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H -- Boiler Plant Inspections Walla Walla Base + 4 One Year Options
- Notice Date
- 6/3/2019
- Notice Type
- Synopsis
- NAICS
- 561790
— Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 20;5115 NE 82nd Ave, Suite 102;Vancouver WA 98662
- ZIP Code
- 98662
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26019Q0471
- Response Due
- 6/7/2019
- Archive Date
- 7/7/2019
- Point of Contact
- craig.brown7@va.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK 1. Contract Title: Boiler Inspection Services 2. General Information: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Boiler Inspection Services for the Veteran Affairs Walla Walla Healthcare System Walla Walla, WA. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the service herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government. 3. Description of Services/Scope: The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and travel necessary to perform burner and instrument inspecting, testing and calibrating burners, controls and instruments, and testing of all safety devices for the Boilers located at Veteran Affairs Walla Walla Healthcare System. 4. Place of Performance: Veteran Affairs Walla Walla Healthcare System 77 Wainwright Drive Walla Walla, WA 99363 5. Period of Performance: See Section B.3 Price/Cost Schedule. 6. Specific Tasks: In January, tune and calibrate boilers, and test all safety switches on boilers and feed water De-aerator in accordance with the guidelines in the current issue of the NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE, Part RB, In-service Inspection of Pressure-Retaining Items, and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VI or VII as applicable. Perform Boiler and Feed water De-aerator inspections on an annual basis as required in months of March, July, and October, as noted on Delivery Schedule. In addition to these guidelines, inspections shall comply with all references and requirements listed in the Statement of Work, but not limited to: 6.1 Annual internal and external inspections are required for each boiler. Internal inspections of the feed water de-aerator pressure vessel are required every six years or more frequently if welding repairs have been performed. 6.2 Contractor shall coordinate with POC to schedule an inspection. The Contractor shall ensure coordination and scheduling of any inspection is conducted at least two weeks prior to the intended date of an inspection. Inspections must be scheduled for periods when the VA determines that the boilers that will be inspected internally will not be needed for steam supply and when the POC or his/her designate is available on site to monitor the inspections. To maintain steam service, typically only one boiler at a time will be scheduled for internal inspections per inspection visit. Thus, multiple visits per VAMC facility will be necessary every year to inspect all the boilers internally. 6.3 Feed water de-aerator pressure vessel inspections must be scheduled during periods of low steam demand. 6.4 Coordinate the inspection schedule with the POC so that VAMC can prepare the boilers and feed water de-aerator for the inspections in advance and have personnel available to monitor the inspections. 6.5 Boilers scheduled for internal inspection will be prepared for the inspection by VAMC prior to the scheduled arrival of the inspector. This includes cooling the boilers to near ambient temperature and having all man ways, hand holes and furnace access doors open; the boilers cleaned of loose materials waterside and fireside; electrical "lock-out, tag-out" in place; connecting piping isolated; proper illumination provided; compliance with "confined space" access requirements including having safety personnel present in the boiler plant. Similar advance preparations will be made to the feed water de-aerator when it is scheduled for internal inspection. 6.6 VAMC will comply with any other requirements of the inspector that are considered reasonable by VAMC and have been presented in writing at least two weeks prior to the scheduled inspection. 6.7 The boiler and feed water de-aerator inspections shall comply with the guidelines in the current issue of the NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE, Part RB, In-service Inspection of Pressure-Retaining Items, and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VI or VII as applicable. In addition to those guidelines, the inspections shall comply with all requirements listed in statement of work. 6.8 The inspector must completely enter the internal spaces of the boiler or feed water de-aerator and visually inspect all internal surfaces that can be accessed. 6. 9 Methods for testing safety devices shall comply with VI-IA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, 2"d Edition. http://vaww.ceosh.med.va.gov/ 6.10 Summary of the minimum inspection requirements for boilers: 6.10.1 Review the boiler history including: operating conditions, date of last inspection, current inspection certificate, ASME stamping on boiler, National Board registration number, history of repairs and modifications. Review boiler logs, water test reports, and reports on tests performed on the burner controls and interlocks. 6.10.2 Assess the external parts of the boilers and boiler accessories and piping and valves for safety, accessibility, proper maintenance and operation, cleanliness, and compliance with codes. 6.10.3 Inspect for evidence of leakage of combustion gases or fluids, externally and internally, including all gaskets. 6.10.4 Inspect foundations for signs of stress such as cracking or movement_ 6.10.5 Inspect boilers externally and internally for defects including bulges, blisters, cracks, wasted or eroded material, warping, general corrosion, grooving and pitting, damaged insulation. 6.10.6 Inspect all accessible internal surfaces for waterside and fireside deposits, including scaling, sediment, debris, carbon deposits. 6.10.7 Examine all stays and stayed plates. 6.10.8 Inspect gas side baffles. 6.10.9 Inspect internal drum surfaces and steam separating internals. 6.10.10 Inspect soot blowers and verify proper alignment. 6.10.11 Inspect tubes, tube ends and tube alignment_ Check for sagging tubes. 6.10.12 Set combustions for boilers number one, two, and three, on natural gas and number two oil. 6.10.13 Test all safety devices and perform annually required accumulation tests on boilers one, two and three. 6.10.14 Verify that all nozzles of internal piping such as feed water admission and bottom blow off collection are clear with no obstructions. 6.10.15 Inspect seating surfaces of man ways and hand holes. 6.10.16 Check that boiler structure is plumb and level with no excessive deformations. 6.10.17 Check for missing items such as bolts and nuts. 6.10.18 Examine all valve and pipe connections to the pressure vessel. 6.10.19 Inspect refractory including burner throat, expansion joint, bull ring, furnace seals, furnace walls and floor. 6.10.20 Verify proper alignment of burner assembly. 6.10.21 Inspect furnace for evidence of flame impingement. 6.10.22 Test operation of water level gage glass. 6.10.23 Perform mechanical and electrical inspection of disassembled low water cutouts (disassembly by VA). After reinstallation, test operation to the extent possible. Test low water cutouts on hot boilers by lowering water level gradually. 6.10.24 Verify that steam pressure gage is properly calibrated. 6.10.25 Test operation of high steam pressure cutouts on hot boilers by raising steam pressure. 6.10.26 Inspect safety valve installations and verify that the valves have proper capacity and set pressure and valves, drains and vents are properly installed. Verify that valve locking seals are not broken. On boilers that are hot, perform an operation test under pressure to confirm operation at proper set pressures. Operate boiler with burner at high fire to verify adequate steam flow capacity of the safety valves ("accumulation test"). 6.10.27 Inspect piping connected to the boilers for evidence of leakage, provision for expansion, provision of adequate support, proper alignment, and evidence of detrimental conditions. 6.10.28 Inspect piping to the water column, low water cutoffs and alarms, gage glass. Verify that interior of piping is clear of obstructions. 6.10.29 Inspect valves on boiler feed water, blow down, drain and steam systems. 6.10.30 Perform service and Calibration of boiler instrumentation and controls. 6.10.31 Provide recommendations for non-destructive testing when the inspections indicate that this is necessary to assure continued safety and reliability under current operating conditions. 6.11 Summary of the minimum inspection requirements for Feed water De-aerators: 6.11.1 Review the feed water de-aerator history including: operating conditions, date of last inspection, current inspection certificate, ASME stamping, National Board registration number, materials of construction, extent of post weld heat treatment, history of repairs and modifications. 6.11.2 Assess the external parts of the feed water de-aerator and accessories and piping for safety, accessibility, cleanliness, proper operation, and compliance with codes. 6.11.3 Test hazardous gas monitoring system. 6.11.4 Inspect for evidence of leakage. 6.11.5 Note feed water de-aerator pressure gage and thermometer readings and verify gage and thermometer accuracy. 6.11.6 Inspect safety valve installation and verify that the valves have proper set pressure and capacity and are properly installed. Perform an operation test under pressure to confirm operation at proper set pressures. Verify that the de-aerator can safety withstand the test pressure prior to testing the valve(s) in-situ. 6.11.7 Verify that non-condensable gas vent line is open and proper orifice is provided to permit venting of gases. 6.11. 8 Inspect support structures for proper integrity and allowance for thermal expansion. 6.11.9 Internal Inspections every six years unless otherwise required by VA due to welding repairs or as required should an external Inspection(s) fail within the six-year time interval. 6.11.10 Visually inspect all visible pressure vessel surfaces for corrosion, material thinning, deposits, and weld cracking. 6.11.11 Inspect spray nozzles and trays. 6.11.12 Certified American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) Level II technicians shall perform non-destructive tests using the wet fluorescent magnetic particle (WFMT), ultrasonic testing (UT), and any other necessary non-destructive tests. 6.11.13 Completely examine all accessible welds utilizing the WFMT test method. Properly prepare the surfaces before testing. 6.11.14 Determine pressure vessel material thickness by UT. Thickness measurement locations shall be selected by dividing the storage tank heads into quadrants and taking measurements at each quadrant on two imaginary rings in each head (eight measurements total). Measurement locations on the shell shall be on each of the quadrants, on four to six locations along the length of the shell (16 to 24 measurements total). The technician may recommend fewer or more tests to the owner, providing justification. 6.11.15 Typically, the pressure vessel section containing the de-aerator trays and sprays is not accessible for non-destructive testing. The experience is that this section, which is mainly exposed to steam, is less vulnerable to weld failures and material thinning than the storage section which contains condensate and make-up water. 6.11.16 Calculate maximum allowable working pressure rating of vessel based on thickness measurements. Calculate depletion rate of material thickness. 7. Reporting Requirements: 7.1 Furnish report within one week of each facility inspection in "Microsoft Word" format by email to the POC 7.2 Provide complete written report fully describing all inspections and tests performed, findings, and recommendations. The condition of all items inspected shall be stated whether acceptable or deficient. All deficiencies shall include recommendations for resolutions. 7.3 Provide sketches and photographs as necessary and as requested by POC to show areas identified as not acceptable for continued service or requiring repair. 7.4 Include test data and calculations. Show locations and extent of all non-destructive testing by sketches. 7.5 All safety-related deficiencies shall be immediately reported to the POC during the inspection visit. 7.6 Provide recommendations on need for re-inspections after correction of deficiencies. Contractor shall provide POC with a quote should a re-inspection be needed. 8. Hours of Coverage & Federal Holidays: Except by special alternative arrangement, scheduled maintenance will be provided only during Contractor s normal working hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), Monday thru Friday, (excluding holidays) local site time. New Year s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr. s Birthday Columbus Day President s Day Veteran s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day 9. Security Requirements: The Contractor employees shall not have access to Veteran Affairs sensitive or computer information and will not require routine access to Veteran Affairs Facilities. The Contractor employees shall require intermittent access only and will be escorted by Veteran Affairs employees while at Veteran Affairs Facilities. No background investigation is required. 10. Invoicing: VA published the final rule requiring vendors to submit invoices electronically to the Financial Services Center (FSC) in the November 27, 2012 Federal Register. The rule became effective December 27, 2012. The rule includes a new contract clause to be inserted in all solicitations and contracts by the contracting officer (VAAR 852.232-72). Vendors can comply with the rule by using either of the two methods below: The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. For information on Tungsten Network electronic invoicing set-up, vendors should call 1-877-489-6135, or email VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com. Vendors are required to register with Tungsten Network and submit invoices electronically as a condition of acceptance of this contract or order. For questions please refer to: http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs/ Submittal of invoices are to be through http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/ If the company elects for a Web Form Account: Step 1: They do not require a Registration Key unless provided to them directly through Email. Step 5: Their Companies Tax Payer ID Number (TIN) is Required for VA-FSC. Step 6: Remittance Address Details are Required to Transact to VA-FSC. Please use: Department of Veterans Affairs FMS-VA-2(101) Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 Step 8: The Department of Veterans Affairs Tungsten Number is: AAA544240062 The current account and transaction fees associated with the Tungsten services are paid by the VA-FSC. Free transaction code (s) are not required. 2. A system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) format established by the Accredited Standards Center. For FSC e-Invoicing information, please call 1-877-353-9791 or email vafsccshd@va.gov. FSC and VA s Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction (OALC) will assist existing commercial vendors in migrating to the electronic process. Until the transition to electronic format is complete, FSC will continue to process paper invoices for commercial vendors. The FSC s electronic invoicing system provides a variety of flexible solutions for all vendor types, including small businesses, and does not require any vendor transaction fees. More information on the FSC electronic invoicing process can be found at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (03-JUN-2019); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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- Zip Code: 99362
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