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Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this Notice of Intent to Sole Source in order to identify any potential sources that have the resources and capabilities to provide ma... Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this Notice of Intent to Sole Source in order to identify any potential sources that have the resources and capabilities to provide maintenance & repairs on the drum level set up ,calibration, and tuning to the boiler at the VAMC as described below that will not interrupt the continuum of service . This requirement is defined primary by existing boilers already in use at the Huntington VAMC Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1540 Spring Valley Drive, WV 25704. All responses to this Intent to Sole Source are due by 5/12/2020 2:00pm Please submit to : Deborah.Reardon@va.gov INTRODUCTION The VAMC located at 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington WV, 25704 has a requirement to update Boiler #1 DLC Programming. BACKGROUND The VAMC has a need to have this work performed in order to operate Boiler #1 efficiently and trouble shoot existing issues with current programming. STATEMENT OF WORK PART A GENERAL INFORMATION SCOPE OF WORK Vendor will provide all parts, labor, equipment, material, and supervision to perform the work and make repairs as indicated in SOW Part B. STATEMENT OF WORK PART B WORK REQUIREMENTS Tasks to be accomplished: Vendor will provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to complete project. Vendor will provide one (1) Preferred Certified Service Engineer for at Least 2 Days. Vendor will perform Drum Level Setup, Calibration, and Tuning. Vendor will perform DLC program updates for Fuel Curve Tuning. Vendor will coordinate all work with COR and Onsite Boiler Plant Personnel. STATEMENT OF WORK PART C SUPPORTING INFORMATION Place of Performance The VAMC located at 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington WV 25704. Period of Performance The Vendor shall perform all work during normal business hours, (unless other times are stipulated by the Contracting Officer s Technical Representative (COTR). Work is to be scheduled as soon as possible after the receipt of the purchase order. The start date must be approved and coordinated with the VAMC Energy Engineer who can be reached via the following contact information. Deborah Reardon Contracting Officer Email: deborah.reardon@va.gov Special Considerations Contractor Furnished Materials All labor, materials, equipment to perform the job. When furnish , provide , install , or similar term is used it shall mean a complete installation, ready for use. The vendor shall supply all parts, equipment, material and labor to conduct work as listed in the Statement of Work above. The work will include all items as described in the Scope of Work listed above. Government Furnished Materials and Services. Government furnished property, if any, will be identified and will only be used for the performance of this contract unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall, at all times, take any and all steps necessary for maintenance and preservation of all Government-furnished property. The Contractor shall comply with all reasonable requests of the Contracting Officer to enclose, or specifically protect, Government- furnished property. Qualifications of Key Personnel Contractor s employees should be knowledgeable of standards associated with this type work. Supervision/Communications. At all times during the performance, the Contractor s Superintendent (if applicable) shall be available by cellular phone. Prior to beginning any work, the Contractor shall supply the COR with the telephone number for the Superintendent. The Contractor s Competent Person that meets OSHA training guidelines, is capable of making decisions and acting on behalf of the Contractor shall be physically located on site at all times during performance of the contract. If the Contractor s Competent Person is absent from the job site for an extended period of time, the COR may send all Contractor/sub-contractor employees off the job. Security Requirements: Contractor shall identify which employees will be working under the awarded contract. Contractor personnel shall include employees, sub-contractors, subcontractor employees, suppliers and delivery personnel entering the Medical Center. This does not apply to suppliers and delivery personnel making deliveries to the VA warehouse dock only. Those employees shall bring photo ID to obtain a VA Contractor identification badge that shall be worn above the belt at all times while on Medical Center property. Contractor s employees shall return all I.D. badges to designated personnel at time designated in the task order. The Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) is responsible for the inspection of the work called for in this job. The Contracting Officer s Representative will be identified in the task order by name, telephone number and location. Inspections made by the COR are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not relieve the Contractor of any quality control responsibilities. The Safety Manger is responsible for safety inspections of all contract operations. The Safety Manager will be identified in the task order by name, phone number and location. Drawings General. Contract drawings (if applicable) will indicate the extent and location of work. If any departure from the contract drawings are deemed necessary by the Contractor, the details of such departure and the reasons therefore shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval as soon as practical. No such departure shall be made without proper written permission of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor is responsible for all information and requirements in drawings and specifications that pertain to the task order. Verification of Dimensions The Contractor shall visit the job site to thoroughly familiarize himself with all the details of the work and working conditions. The Contractor shall also verify all dimensions in the field and shall advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing any work. The Contractor shall be specifically responsible for the coordination and proper relation of his work to the building, structure, phasing and ensure the safety of employees and workmen. Smoking Policy. The Contractor shall not allow smoking in any building. The Contractor shall ensure employees smoke only in designated outdoor areas, 50 feet away from buildings. Parking/Traffic Regulations. The Contractor shall not park on grassy areas unless approved by the COR and the Contractor agrees to restore areas back to VA standards. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Posted speed limits and all other traffic controls are to be observed by operators at all times. Seat belt use is mandatory on the VA grounds.