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This Modification is to update multiple items to the Sources sought. 1). Change PCS Code from 6115 to J030. 2). Change the NACIS code from 56163 to 811310. 3). Change the close date from 07/14/2025 to... This Modification is to update multiple items to the Sources sought. 1). Change PCS Code from 6115 to J030. 2). Change the NACIS code from 56163 to 811310. 3). Change the close date from 07/14/2025 to 07/15/2025 at 3pm Mountain Time. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) /SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET, AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice / RFI is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 811310 (size standard of $12.5 Million Dollars). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Long Beach Healthcare System is seeking sources capable of providing Annual Generator Preventative Maintenance for/on twelve (12) generators and twenty-two (22) ATS s that provide back-up power for the Emergency Electrical Distribution System. The list of DRAFT characteristics is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, of the supplies/services that are required. Please see the attached Statement of Work. If your company is interested in and capable of providing the required supplies/services, please provide the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can/cannot meet the list of SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirements. For instances where your company cannot meet the SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirement(s), please explain. For instances where your company can meet the SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirement(s), please show how your company meets/exceeds each requirement. (2) Please review the list of SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requirements and provide any additional feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (3) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (4) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI? (5) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can your company provide a solution to the required supplies/services described in the list of SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS? (6) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available). (7) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified. (8) Limitations on Subcontracting: How does your business ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in 13 CFR § 125.6? (9) Are the items you are identifying/providing considered Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) items as defined in FAR Part 2.101 under commercial items? (10) Non-Manufacturer Rule: If applicable, can you confirm your business complies with the Non-Manufacturer rule? Specifically, does your company: Provide a product from a small business manufacturer or processor? Not exceed 500 employees? Primarily engage in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied? Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? (11) Please indicate whether your product conforms to the requirements of the Buy American Act? (12) What is your lead time to deliver a single unit with all components? Is there scale in lead time with greater quantities? Please elaborate. (13) What is estimated life span of your solution? What support/services does that entail? (14) Does your proposed equipment have FDA clearance? Please specify what FDA clearance(s) have been obtained. (15) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number(s). (16) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solutions you are providing information about available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract. (17) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. (18) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Mark.Welshans@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by 15:00 PM Local Time. All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI are not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. If further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcement is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to the specific posting separately IAW the specifications of that announcement. VHA Long Beach Healthcare System Engineering Service Scope of Work IFCAP Tracking Number (2237): 600-25-2-5665-0018 Contracting Officer s Representative (COR): Name . Salvador Arceo Service ... Engineering Service Address .. VHA Long Beach Healthcare System 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA, 90822 Contact Information . Office: 562-826-8000, ext. 2985 Cellular: 562-721-8023 Email: Salvador.arceo@va.gov Contract Title: Annual Generator Preventative Maintenance Introduction & Background: VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHCS) located at 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201, has a requirement for annual generator systems preventative maintenance services for twelve (12) generators and twenty-two (22) ATS s that provide back-up power for the Emergency Electrical Distribution System. Generators must be kept in optimal working condition to ensure correct and efficient operation as/when needed at/for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. Services shall also comply with all VA, local, state, and Federal policies and regulations. General Requirements: All work shall be completed at and provided throughout the VHA Long Beach Healthcare System located at 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA, 90822. Contractor shall provide all Labor, Parts, Materials, Equipment, and Supervision required to perform all work. Contractor (general or sub-contractor) is required to have completed and provide current safety training certifications: Superintendent: 30-hours Construction Safety course. Tradesmen: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour Construction Safety training Contractor shall check-in with the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) upon arrival at the VHA Long Beach Healthcare System. Contractor shall wear all OSHA regulated and VHA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Prior to start of work, contractor personnel shall attend a safety briefing presenting by VA Long Beach safety Department. Prior to start of work, ALL energy sources (electrical, water, etc,) must be locked and tagged out, and upon completion of work, will be re-energized and verified. During the construction process the contractor must ensure safety and exclude the possibility of injury to patient, staff and visitors. Contractor will abide by all hospital policies for Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) policies. Contractor will set up work area providing all barriers and protection needed to ensure safe removal and replacement of equipment and/or materials. Healthcare System Policy: Infection Prevention & Control Guidelines, Section One-22, Issue Date January 31, 2019, Construction, Renovation, Repair and Demolition Healthcare System Policy: Interim Life Safety Measure, Issue Date January 2020. Depending on the scope of work, to be defined in the Task Order, the Contract Officer s Representative and Contractor must attain and provide the correct type of permit required by VHA Safety Office. Work cannot commence until the appropriate work permit has been signed off by all parties. The following permits will apply depending on the scope of work: Hot Work Permit Above the Ceiling and Penetration Permit Energized Electrical Permit Utility and Fire Alarm System Permit Utility Shutdown Permit Collect, contain and dispose of all debris daily and upon completion of work resulting from the overall scope of the project according to VHA Regulations. The contractor is responsible for repairing damages incurred during performance of this scope of work to include removal/installation or moving materials and tools in and out of the work area. Contractor shall provide the COR with a Master schedule with proposed days to start the PMs withing 7 days of awarded contract. Contractor shall check-in with, notify, and coordinate ALL work activities through/with the VA Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or designee prior to scheduling and/or performing any work. The contractor shall provide the COR with a copy of the service report of the service provided for each generator after every service is completed. This will include the name, serial number, model, date and services provided. Scope of Work The purpose of this contract is to have a Contractor furnish all equipment, expertise, incidentals, labor, materials, parts, supervision, supplies, tools, and qualified personnel to perform the annual generator systems preventative maintenance services for/on twelve (12) generators and twenty-two (22) ATS s that provide back-up power for the Emergency Electrical Distribution System. Services performed shall conform to industry standards and this statement of work (SOW), and lockout-tagout procedures are to be done in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.147 and VALBHCS policies and regulations. The Contractor is responsible to provide temporary generator, cabling, hook-ups, and cabling ramps needed for emergency back-up during maintenance of each generator stations as required. Annual Service Required but not limited to: (Please See specific task for additional requirements) Check fuel and oil levels. Check for leaks. Inspect air cleaner elements. Clean as required. Inspect crankcase breathers and note any excessive blow-by. Inspect turbocharger rotation and end play. Inspect hose s for security, brittleness, cracking, leaks, and weaknesses. Check all hose clamps and tighten as required. Inspect fans and alternator belts for proper tension and condition. Adjust as required. (Base year belts are replaced) Inspect day tank, piping, motors, and levels. Check for leaks. Service fuel/water separators and replace fuel filters. Inspect batteries, cables and lugs for tightness. Replace batteries annually and fill cells as required. Record battery cells specific gravities. Check for correct electrolyte level. Record DC voltage power supply. Inspect battery charger and record DC voltage power supply. Inspect engine control panel for loose connections. Tighten as required. Inspect the jacket water heater for the correct operation. Inspect water pumps for leaks and/or unusual noises. Inspect governor and engine controls. Inspect controls and linkage for proper operation. Add lube oil as necessary. Test all engine safety shutdown pre-alarms and alarms. Inspect radiator for leaks and clogged ends. Check cooling systems for anti-freeze and Nalcool protection. Add water and anti-freeze as required for safe engine operation. Start engine and warm up. Record operation. Adjust RPM as required. Check for fluid leaks. Check all instruments for proper operation. Change oil and oil filters. Take oil sample for analysis. Change fuel filters on the generator. Inspect junction boxes for loose connections. Tighten as required. Inspect generator brushes for proper setting and clean slip rings. Lubricate generator bearings. Inspect and clean generator exciter and regulator. Check for loose connections Change air filters Replace all batteries SPECIFIC TASKS: BATTERIES: Starting batteries shall be removed and replaced with new batteries. Check battery chargers for proper algorithm, voltage, and current output. FUEL SYSTEM: Above ground diesel tanks and lines shall be inspected for defects. ENGINE: Check for fuel, oil and/or coolant leaks, and tighten all bolts, nuts and retaining devices as necessary. Governor system and linkage shall be checked for binding and proper operation. Inspect overall condition of air intake and exhaust system. Air filters shall be removed and replaced. Engine block heater(s) and associated plumbing shall be checked for proper operation. Base year all belts shall be changed. Subsequent years, belts shall be checked for proper tension and signs of age, wear, and tear. Inspect all wiring, cabling, and connections for any corrosion, abrasion, chaffing, or breaks. Check alternator for overall condition and proper current charge output. Check the overall condition of starter. Check and inspect overall condition of equipment for obstructions, debris, and corrosion. Clean as required. COOLING SYSTEM: Base year, coolant and radiator caps shall be replaced with new. Subsequent years, coolant shall be tested for proper mixture with a coolant test strip. Radiator shall be checked externally for debris, leaks, and/or corrosion. Radiator cap shall be checked for proper seal. All cooling system hoses shall be checked and tightened. Check coolant system levels and add necessary fluid as required. GENERATOR CONTROLLER: Check electrical connections and wiring for any corrosion, abrasion, chaffing, and breaks. Tighten all electrical connections. Check switches and gauges. Check panel lights. MAINTENANCE SERVICE: Perform inspections as noted above. Change engine lubricating oil and oil filters. Change fuel filters. Change water filters and coolant conditioners when used. Obtain oil samples for analysis by fluid testing Laboratories. Dispose of maintenance service hazardous waste at an approved disposal site. Obtain coolant sample for analysist by fluid testing Laboratories and provide report. Run generator for thirty (30) minutes after all maintenance is complete to check operation of engine. Provide written report of all checked systems, anomalies detected, maintenance accomplished / performed, and recommendations for further maintenance / repairs. ATS Preventative Maintenance Cleaning & Transfer Test Complete visual inspection or wiring/connections for tracking, overheating and insulation deterioration. Visually inspect for physical damage, anchorage, and grounding. Verify NPA is operational (normal power available). Visually inspect control wiring. Verify EPA light is operational (emergency power available). Perform ATS Transfer Test to ensure communication between utility power & ATS. (if allowed by facility) If ATS Test is performed, then verify test light is lit (not present with all ATS) Check and record normal and emergency source voltages Inspect Solid State Controls for cleanliness and serviceability. Shut down power and deenergize the ATS (everything that is backed up by the ATS will be down, unless you have an isolation bypass ATS). Clean, lubricate and inspect transfer mechanism, check alignment, and manually operate in accordance with manufacturers' instructions. Check switch to ensure positive interlock between normal and alternate sources. Check bypass and isolation features, if applicable. Check tightness of all de-energized cable connections and bus and joints. All arc chutes and pole covers are removed and cleaned. Main current carrying contacts inspected for water. Control wiring is inspected, and all electrical connections checked for tightness. Perform contact resistance tests with switch in both source positions. Monitor and verify correct operation and timing for the following: Normal voltage sensing relays (if any) Engine start sequence Time delay upon transfer Alternate voltage sensing relay Automatic transfer operation Interlocks and limit switch function Timing delay and retransfer upon normal power restoration EQUIPMENT TO BE COVERED / SERVICED: GENERATOR 5: CUMMINS ONAN 250KW (1 ATS) Perform all annual maintenance service as identified / listed / stated above. Provide temporary generator, cabling, hook-ups, and cabling ramps needed for emergency back-up during maintenance. All Work can be completed during normal business hours, M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM. GENERATOR 5A: CUMMINS ONAN 600KW (2 ATS s- 1 in Bldg 5b) Perform all annual maintenance service as identified / listed / stated above. Provide temporary generator, cabling, hook-ups, and cabling ramps needed for emergency back-up during maintenance. All work can be completed during normal business hours, M F 8:00AM 4:00PM. GENERATOR 5B-1: CATERPILLAR 2.5MW Perform all annual maintenance service as identified / listed / stated above. All work can be completed during normal business hours, M F 8:00AM 4:00PM. GENERATOR 5B-2: CATERPILLAR 2.5MW Perform all annual maintenance service as identified / listed / stated above. All work can be completed during normal business hours, M F 8:00AM 4:00PM. GENERATOR 5B-3: CATERPILLAR 2.5MW Perform all annual maintenance service as identified / listed / stated above. All work can be completed during normal business hours, M F 8:00AM 4:00PM. GENERATOR 126: CUMMINS ONAN 1000KW (6 ATS s- 2 in Bldg 165) Perform all annual maintenance service as identified / listed / stated above. Provide temporary generator, cabling, hook-ups, and cabling ramps needed for emergency back-up during maintenance. All work can be completed SATURDAY OR SUNDAY between 7:00AM 4:00PM. GENERATOR 126O/P: CUMMINS ONAN 600KW (4 ATS s) Perform all annual maintenance service as identified / listed / stated above. Provide temporary generator, cabling, hook-ups, and cabling ramps needed for emergency back-up during maintenance. All work can be completed SATURDAY OR SUNDAY between 7:00AM 4:00PM. GENERATOR 133: CUMMINS ONAN 400KW (1 ATS) Perform all annual maintenance service as identified / listed / stated above. Provide temporary generator, cabling, hook-ups, and cabling ramps needed for emergency back-up during maintenance. All work can be completed during normal business hours, M F 8:00AM 4:00PM. GENERATOR 138: CUMMINS ONAN 500KW (3 ATS s) Perform all annual maintenance service as identified / listed / stated above. B. Provide temporary generator, cabling, hook-ups, and cabling ramps needed for emergency back-up during maintenance. C. All work can be completed SATURDAY OR SUNDAY between 7:00AM 4:00PM. GENERATOR 150: CUMMINS ONAN 360KW (3 ATS s) Perform all annual maintenance service as identified / listed / stated above. Provide temporary generator, cabling, hook-ups, and cabling ramps needed for emergency back-up during maintenance. All work can be completed during normal business hours, M F 8:00AM 4:00PM. GENERATOR 164: DETROIT DIESEL 500KW ( 3 ATS s) Perform all annual maintenance service as identified / listed / stated above. Provide temporary generator, cabling, hook-ups, and cabling ramps needed for emergency back-up during maintenance. All work can be completed SATURDAY OR SUNDAY between 7:00AM 4:00PM. GENERATOR 149: CUMMINS 50KW ( 1 ATS s) Perform all annual maintenance service as identified / listed / stated above. Provide temporary generator, cabling, hook-ups, and cabling ramps needed for emergency back-up during maintenance. All work can be completed SATURDAY OR SUNDAY between 7:00AM 4:00PM. Contract Modifications: Modifications for this project must be submitted to the assigned COR who will then submit a formal request to the Contracting Officer (CO). New work is not allowed to commence prior to Contracting Officer s signed and written approval via fully executed Standard Form (SF) 30 modification. The Modification is considered official only when the Contracting Officer and Contractor sign the Modification and the CO provides all parties a copy of the contract Modification. Scheduled Status Reports: Status the schedule and provide a Schedule Status Report on the day the job begins. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. Progress Meetings: The Government and the Contractor shall meet daily (or as otherwise mutually agreed to) between the meetings described in paragraph Periodic Schedule Update Meetings for the purpose of jointly reviewing the actual progress of the project as compared to the as planned progress and to review planned activities for the upcoming two weeks. The then current and approved schedule update shall be used for the purposes of this meeting and for the production and review of reports. The Contractor's Project Manager and the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer shall attend. The weekly progress meeting will address the status of RFI's, RFP's and Submittals. The contractor is responsible for recording Meeting Minutes for all official meetings with the Government and distributing them via email to the meeting participants, COR, and CO, within two (2) working days of the meeting. Official meetings include, but are not limited to security service coordination meetings, and any meeting the Contractor has with the Contracting Officer or COR regarding the Contract Quality or Performance. Payment and Invoicing: Each invoice will be processed for payment upon the completion of the project and all deliverables within the scope of work have been deemed accomplished by the COR. Invoices shall be billed over the course of the project lifespan. shall not be released until the COR deems the project is complete. Progressive invoice payments as directed by the COR and agreed upon by the Contractor. Performance Monitoring - Routine inspections by Facilities Personnel: The Government and the Contractor shall meet weekly (or as otherwise mutually agreed to) between the meetings described in paragraph Periodic Schedule Update for the purpose of jointly reviewing the actual progress of the project as compared to the as planned progress and to review planned activities for the upcoming two weeks. Then the current and approved schedule update shall be used for the purposes of this meeting and for the production and review of reports. The Contractor's Project Manager and the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer shall attend. The weekly progress meeting will address the status of RFI's, RFP's and Submittals. Contractor Qualifications & Certification: Technicians must be certified per NFPA 99 and Joint Commission as determined by the COR. Identification, Parking Smoking and VHA Regulations Contractor shall obtain a Contractor I.D. Badge from the VA Police. All Contractor personnel shall ALWAYS wear required visible identification issued by the VA Police during the entire time they are on the VA Healthcare System campus. The COR is responsible for determining the type of Temporary ID badge that will be issued to the Contractor (including Sub-Contractors). All ID badges will be issued via the VHA Police. Contractors (including Sub-Contractors) are required to wear Temporary ID Badges that are determined by the COR: One to fourteen (1-14) day temporary Fifteen (15) consecutive days or greater. A background check is required. In accordance with VHA Directive 0710 all Contractor personnel providing services under this contract shall be the subject to a background screening and must receive favorable adjudication from the VA prior to contract performance. The level of screening for this contract is: Special Agency Check. Any employee whose background investigation yields unfavorable results shall be removed immediately from performance under this contract. In the event the screening is not completed prior to contract performance, the Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of those individuals performing under the contract. Parking information is available from the VA Police & Security Service Office. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park only in appropriately designated parking areas. The VA shall not validate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor s personnel under any circumstances. Smoking is prohibited throughout the VA Healthcare System campus. Possession of weapons is prohibited while on the ANY VA Healthcare System campus. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search / seizure. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States Federal District Court, not at/in the local district, municipal, or state court. Personnel Security Requirements: The Office of Security and Law Enforcement provides Department-wide policy on the assignment of appropriate position sensitivity designations associated with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) positions involving national security and public trust responsibilities, and on the level of background investigations required for applicants for, and incumbents of, those positions. The cost for such investigations shall be borne by the Contractor, either in advance or as reimbursement to the Government. The Contractor shall be required to furnish all applicable employee information required to conduct the investigation, such as, but not limited to, the name, address, and social security number of the Contractor s personnel. The VA will provide all the necessary instructions and guidance for submission of the documents required to conduct the background investigation. Background investigations shall not be required for contract personnel assigned to Low Risk/Non-sensitive positions for 180 days or less under a single contract or series of contracts. However, a Security Access Clearance (SAC) background screening will be required for appropriate preliminary checks IAW VA Directive 0710. Conformance Standards All design and construction accomplished pursuant to this contract shall comply with the latest edition of the following documents unless the contractor is directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer. Any exceptions must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to construction startup. VA Master Construction Specifications https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#01 VA Construction Standards VA Seismic Design Handbook VA Space Planning Criteria VA Design Manuals VA CADD Standards NFPA 101, Life Safety Code NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency Standby Power Systems NFPA 70, National Electric Code NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities NFPA 12, Installation of Sprinkler Systems Accessibility Standards (ADAAG, ABAAS, Barrier Free Design Guide) AIA Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospital and Medical Facilities International Building Codes State and Local codes and guidelines (as applicable) Insurance Coverage: Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, while the contract is in effect, Workers Compensation and Employee s Public Liability Insurance in accordance with Federal and State of California laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by him, or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract. The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall require the Contractor to furnish certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage specified by FAR 52.228-5 and per FAR Subpart 28.307-2 has been obtained and that it may not be changed or canceled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer. Contractor is required to provide copies of proof of Workers Compensation and Employee Public Liability Insurance within fifteen (15) calendar days after notification of contract award. Government-Furnished Equipment / Government-Furnished Information: No government equipment will be used by the awarded Contractors. Risk Control: If applicable, the Contracting Officer s Representative will work with VHA Safety and Infection Control services to establish an Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) that must be followed by the Contractor. VHA requires documentation of Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment for contractors, and dependent on the project risk level, documentation of results of TB testing and follow-up of those with positive results. VHA Directive 2011-036. Place of Performance: VHA Long Beach Healthcare System located at 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA, 90822. All work shall be scheduled during normal work hours (7:00 AM to 4:30 PM) Monday Friday, Pacific Standard Time (PST), excluding Federal Holidays. Work shall not impact patient care services. Weekend (Saturday or Sunday) work must be approved by the COR assigned to the Task Order. After hours (6PM-6AM, Pacific Standard Time (PST)) work must be approved by the COR. Any overtime or holiday pay that may be entitled to the Contractor s employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government. If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included, would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America to be a National Holiday. Government Holidays observed include: New Year s Day .. .. January 1st Martin Luther King s Birthday .. .... Third Monday in January Presidents Day .. . Third Monday in February Memorial Day . .. Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4th Labor Day .. .. . First Monday in September Columbus Day .. Second Monday in October Veterans Day . November llth Thanksgiving Day .. Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December Period of Performance: 365 days post the Notice to Proceed (NTP) being issued to the Contractor. Delivery Schedule: Contact the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR).