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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 09, 2013 FBO #4095
DOCUMENT

H -- 509-13-3-5102-0383 | CNVAMC ELECTRICAL TESTING | TBD | 509 - Attachment

Notice Date

2/7/2013
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity;501 Greene Street;Hatcher Building - Suite 2;Augusta GA 30901
 

ZIP Code

30901
 

Solicitation Number

VA24713I0302
 

Response Due

2/13/2013
 

Archive Date

5/14/2013
 

Point of Contact

Tanjia Harris
 

E-Mail Address

3-0188
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMAITON (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE RFI: VA247-13-I-1302 NAICS: 238210 / PSC: H159 The Charlie Norwood Veteran Affairs Medical Center (CNVAMC) in Augusta, GA (Uptown - 30904-6258, Downtown 30901-2608 and Fisher House ) is seeking Electrical Testing Services under a firm-fixed price contract for the period of April 1, 2013 thru September 30, 2013 (9 Month Base Year).Plus Four (4) ONE (1) YEAR OPTION PERIODS. Security Requirements: A)Apply for and receive a VA PIV badge in compliance with CNVAMC Policy Memorandum 90-12-1, Vendor Visitors, paragraph 4, prior to the first delivery. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 100 percent of initiating devices will be tested in accordance with identified device schedule. Established schedule requires system/device testing quarterly. During device test all defective devices and or components of the system will be identified and replaced immediately at conclusion of each device/quarterly test, a document will be provided No Later Than 10 days following testing with the following information: 1. Date of Test 2. Identification of devices being tested 3. Status: Passed/Failed/Replaced 4. Devices requiring time delays - time will be recorded showing starting point and finish (when alarm is initiated) 5. Comment Section 6. Computer print-out of all testing Testing Schedule: Flow and Tamper - Jan/Nov (Semi-Annual) Pull Station - Jan Smoke Detectors/Heat - Apr Duct Detectors - Apr AHU/Smoke Damper Operation - Apr Visual Devices/Sprinklers - Sep Door Holders - Jan Control Equipment A) All functions of the systems, including operation of the system in various alarm and trouble modes for which it is designed (e.g., open circuit, grounded circuits, power outage, etc.) shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. B) Remove fuses and verify rating and supervision. C) Integrity of single or multiple circuits providing interface between two or more control panels shall be verified. Interfaced equipment connections shall be tested by operating or simulating operation of the equipment being supervised. Signals required to be transmitted shall be verified at the control panel. D) Lamps and LEDs shall be illuminated. E) All secondary (standby) power shall be disconnected and tested under maximum load, including all alarm appliances requiring simultaneous operation. All secondary (standby) power shall be reconnected at the end of the test. For redundant power supplies, each shall be tested separately. Test all secondary (standby) power supplies by disconnecting all primary power supplies and verifying that the required trouble indication for loss of power occurs. Measure or verify system's standby and alarm current demand and, using manufacturers' data, verify whether batteries are adequate to meet standby and alarm requirements. Operate general alarm systems for a minimum of five minutes and voice communication systems for a minimum of fifteen minutes. Reconnect primary power supply at the end of the test. Batteries: A) Inspect batteries for corrosion or leakage. Check and ensure tightness of connections. If necessary, clean and coat the battery terminals or connections. Visually inspect electrolyte level in lead-acid batteries. B) Batteries shall be replaced in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer, or when the recharged battery voltage or current falls below the manufacturer's recommendations. C) Check operation of the battery charge accordance with the charger test for the specific type of battery. D) With the battery charger disconnected, load test the batteries following the manufacturer's recommendations. The voltage shall not fall below the levels specified. E) With the battery charger disconnected, measure the open circuit voltage of the battery. Control Panel Trouble Signals: A) Verify operation of a panel trouble signals and ring back feature for systems using a trouble silencing switch that requires resetting. B) When control unit has disconnect or isolating switches, verify that each switch performs it's intended function and a trouble signal is received when a supervised function Is disconnected. C) When a system has ground detection features, verify that a ground fault indication is given whenever any installation conductor is grounded. D) Verify that the activation of alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals are transmitted to the off-premises location. Remote Enunciators: - Verify for proper operation and confirm proper identification. Where provided, verify proper operation under a fault condition. Initiating Devices: A) Extinguishing System Alarm Switch--Mechanically or electrically operates the switch and verify receipt of the signal by the control panel. B) Heat Detectors--Heat test with heat source or per manufacturer's recommendations. C) Manual Pull Stations--Operate per manufacturer's instruction. For key operated pre-signal fire alarm boxes, test both pre-signal and general alarm circuits. D) Smoke Detectors--The detectors shall be tested in place to ensure smoke entry into the sensing chamber and an alarm response. Testing with smoke or a listed aerosol acceptable to the manufacturer, or other means acceptable to the detector manufacturer shall be permitted as one acceptable test method. Ensure that each smoke detector is within its listed and marked sensitivity range by using a calibrated test method, manufacturers calibrated sensitivity test instrument, listed control equipment arranged for this purpose, or other calibrated sensitivity test method acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. E) Duct Detectors--Air duct detectors shall be tested or inspected to ensure that the device will sample the air stream. Duct detectors will be tested in accordance with recommended methods to insure that each detector will perform the following functions: 1. Initiate and alarm 2. Shut down the Air Handling Unit in which the detector is installed (return and supply ducts). 3. Close smoke dampers to arrears served by air Handling Unit. F) Supervisory Initiating Devices- 1. Control Valve Switch-Operate valve and verify signal receipt within the first two revolutions of the hand wheel or within one-fifth of the travel distance, or manufacturer's specifications. 2. High or Low Air Pressure Switch-Operate switch and verify that receipt of signal is obtained where the required pressure is increased or decreased 10 PSI from the required pressure level. G) Water flow Switch--Verify proper signals are received at the control panel when the inspectors test valve is opened and water flows through the valve. Document the time from valve opening to initiation of alarm. Adjust time delays as necessary or as instructed by authority having jurisdiction. Alarm Notification Appliances: A) Audible--Measure sound pressure level with sound level meter meeting ANSI S-1a Type 2 requirements. Measure and record levels throughout protected area. B) Visible--Test in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Verify device locations are per approved layout and confirm that no floor plan changes affect the approved layout. Digital Communicator Equipment: A) Verify all system functions and features in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. B) Remove primary power, actuate an initiating device, and verify that the initiating device signal is received at the monitoring station. C) Verify that the failure of the primary transmission path at the protected premises shall result in a trouble signal being transmitted via the secondary path to the monitoring station within four minutes of the detection of the fault. Emergency Communication Equipment: A) Amplifier / Tone Generator--Verification of proper switching and operation of the backup equipment. B) Call-in Signal Silence-Operate function and verify receipt of proper visual and audible signals at the control panel. C) Off-hook Indicator-Install phone set or remove phone from hook and verify receipt of signal at the control panel. D) Phone Jacks--Visual inspection and initiate communication path through jack. E) Phone Set--Activate each phone set and verify proper operation. F) System Performance-Operate system with a minimum of five handsets simultaneously. Verify acceptable voice quality and clarity. Sprinkler Systems Perform the Semi-annual and Annual inspection of the existing water-based fire protection system(s) including: A) Conducting the main drain water flow test of all 2"drains at the risers and recording the required pressures B) Visual inspection and operational test of sprinkler alarm valve(s) C) Testing of the mechanical water monitor gongs; vane-type water flow devices tamper devices and/or pressure switches that provide audible/visual signals. The following list of equipment will be covered by this agreement. These quantities are our best estimation of the equipment at your facility. Quantities found to be over these estimations by +/- 10% will be adjusted accordingly upon final billing. LOCATION: Downtown Control Panel(s) 1 Smoke Detectors 1302 Heat Detectors 61 Pull Stations 209 Duct Detectors 61 Flow Switches 56 Tamper Switches 52 Modules 7 Horn/Strobe Device 628 Door Holders 100 Enunciators 18 Voice Evacuation 1 Interface Equipment 5 Communications 7 LOCATION: Uptown Control Panel(s) 12 Smoke Detectors 416 Heat Detectors 82 Pull Stations 313 Duct Detectors 474 Flow Switches 101 Tamper Switches 101 Modules 28 Horn/Strobe Device 1960 Door Holders 78 Enunciators 17 Voice Evacuation 1 Interface Equipment 28 Communications Billing Period: Quarterly billing policy is to bill quarterly after completion of inspection. Inspection Reports: Inspection reports will be delivered after completion to the project contact. Standard delivery time is 10 business days after the completion of the inspection of the inspection, the delivery time may vary. ________________________________________________________________ RFI Instructions: If your company is interested and capable of performing the above described service(s) please provide the following information to the Contract Specialist: 1)Capability Statement (Including Duns Number, Federal Supply Schedule Number(s), Socio-Economic Status). Email to: Tanjia A. Harris Tanjia.Harris3@va.gov 706-823-1122
 

Web Link

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File Name: VA247-13-I-0302 VA247-13-I-0302PRE.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=610271&FileName=VA247-13-I-0302-000.docx)

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