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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JANUARY 14, 2022 SAM #7349
SOLICITATION NOTICE

J -- 36C25622Q0299 - Boiler Safety Device Testing & Tuning - Base: 03/01/2022 - 02/28/2023

Notice Date

1/12/2022 11:44:36 AM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
 

Contracting Office

256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256) RIDGELAND MS 39157 USA
 

ZIP Code

39157
 

Solicitation Number

36C25622Q0299
 

Response Due

1/27/2022 11:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

02/11/2022
 

Point of Contact

David L. Bourgeois, Contract Specialist, Phone: 318-572-5702
 

E-Mail Address

David.Bourgeois1@va.gov
(David.Bourgeois1@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable) CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY 2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER CODE 6. ISSUED BY 8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER 9B. DATED PAGE OF PAGES 10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER 10B. DATED BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE FACILITY CODE CODE Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers E. IMPORTANT: is extended, (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended. 12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (REV. 11/2016) is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A. 15C. DATE SIGNED B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b). RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified. C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF: D. OTHER Contractor 16C. DATE SIGNED 14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect. 15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.) (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) (If required) (SEE ITEM 11) (SEE ITEM 13) (X) CHECK ONE 13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS, IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14. 11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 1 12 0001 667-22-2-502-0116 Department of Veterans Affairs Southeast Louisiana Veterans HCS 1515 Poydras Street New Orleans LA 70112 Department of Veterans Affairs Southeast Louisiana Veterans HCS 1515 Poydras Street New Orleans LA 70112 To all Offerors/Bidders 36C25622Q0299 X See CONTINUATION Page X 1 The purpose of this amendment is to add the Statement of Work (SOW), and answer 1 question. Q1. Can you provide the vendor name and contract number for the previous contract? A1. Vendor: Goodwin Facility Solutions, LLC; Contract Number: VA256-17-C-0233 Ashley Haslauer Contracting Officer CONTINUATION PAGE STATEMENT OF WORK BOILER PLANTS Inspection, Safety Device Testing and Calibration Boiler Plant Burners, Controls, Instruments, and Data Management 1. Introduction: Most Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC) have a central boiler plant to provide steam for heating and air conditioning, domestic hot water, kitchens, and sterilization. Boiler plant safety, reliability, efficiency, and equipment longevity are paramount concerns of VAMC management. Malfunctioning burners or controls can cause catastrophic events resulting in injuries and death and massive property damage. Inaccurate or inadequate data management and monitoring systems can fail to warn of unsafe or inefficient performance. Regular inspections, testing and calibration by expert technicians are an essential part of a program to address these concerns. This Statement of Work describes the requirements for the inspection, testing and calibration of the boiler plant burners, controls, and instruments by qualified technicians. Safety Device Testing and Tuning shall be conducted at the Overton Brooks VAMC (OBVAMC) located at 510 East Stoner Ave, Shreveport. LA. The OBVAMC has three 450 hp Keeler water tube boilers located in Building 3. Additionally, the facility has three stand-alone low-pressure boilers located in Buildings 55 and 57. 2. Technician Qualifications: Technicians shall have completed at least a one-year trade school and have five years successful experience in this field. The experience shall be largely with institutional and industrial boiler plants similar in design to the OBVAMC plant. The OBVAMC facility manager/engineer may define and accept equivalent qualifications. Technicians shall demonstrate familiarity with and ready access to the current versions of the following references: NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code. VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual current edition. Technicians shall be equipped with portable electronic flue gas analyzers and other test instruments necessary for the required tests and calibrations, all calibrated within one month of the site visits. OBVAMC has Siemens Gas & Oil valve position servo motors, Hays Cleveland Actuator controller drive, Foxboro transmitter, Hays Cleveland Analyzer A-10050-AO-1Z00, Hays Cleveland Universal Programmable Automation Controller. The technicians must be capable of programming the controls and have the appropriate hardware and software for this. 3. Inspection, Testing and Calibration Requirements: Technicians shall provide all tools and labor necessary to perform inspection, tuning, testing, calibrating, and adjustments of burners and boiler and boiler plant controls as specified below. This shall be done every six months in accordance with a schedule provided by OBVAMC. OBVAMC may extend the schedule for burners in limited service. Instrumentation, monitoring, and data management systems as listed below shall be calibrated every six months. Provide at least two weeks notice to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) prior to performing the work. Work cannot be scheduled during heavy steam load periods. Only one boiler at a time can be out of service for the inspection, testing and calibration procedures. Work must be conducted when the COR or his/her designate is available on site to monitor the work. The COR is: William Johnson OBVAMC will have the boilers that are to be serviced prepared for the technicians upon their scheduled arrival. This includes having the boilers clean of soot and loose scale; fully warmed and at normal steam pressure; steam exhaust silencer system operable; all boiler, burner and fuel train pressure gages and thermometers calibrated; fuel meters in accurate operation (pressure/temperature correction factors provided, if applicable); boiler steam flow, stack temperature and flue gas oxygen instruments operating. OBVAMC will comply with any other requirements of the test personnel that are considered reasonable by OBVAMC and have been presented in writing at least two weeks prior to the scheduled testing. The inspections, testing and calibrations shall comply with: The recommendations and requirements of VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual, current edition. The written recommendations of the equipment manufacturers. The requirements and recommendations of NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code including applicable appendices. Burner performance requirements in this document. A summary of the work is as follows: Review boiler plant log sheets and alarm and trouble reports. Review records that show combustion performance (flue gas oxygen and carbon monoxide). Perform overall visual inspection of systems. Verify that systems comply with referenced codes and OBVAMC requirements stated in this contract. Test and record the operation and set points of all burner/boiler safety interlock devices. Refer to list below. Verify that the set points and operating points are within approximately 20% of normal operating parameters. Make adjustments as necessary and record the new settings. The operation of a device must result in burner shutdown and/or proper alarm operation. Operate burner(s) on each fuel from low fire to high fire and back to low fire in at least six increments and record combustion performance (flue gas oxygen, carbon monoxide, NOx where applicable), fuel train pressures, atomizing train pressures, burner pressures, stack temperatures, boiler steam output. Compare the combustion performance data with VAMC requirements (see below) and previous readings. If necessary, make adjustments to the fuel flow and combustion air controllers, control valves and dampers to obtain the required performance. Record the new performance data. Verify accuracy of instrumentation listed below. Verify that all devices are properly selected for the application in terms of type, size, set point range, performance, code approval. Calibrate all instruments that are not within manufacturer s specifications for accuracy. Immediately inform COR of any recommended repairs or modifications. All of interlocks and safety devices to be inspected and tested on each boiler/burner/equipment, are contained in the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual, Latest Edition, along with testing procedures. Required burner performance (natural gas and fuel oil): Turndown (ratio of maximum and minimum firing rates): 10/1 8/1 5/1 4/1 (Refer to original burner specification). Achieve, but do not exceed, boiler maximum steam flow output rating. Measure fuel input at minimum and maximum firing rates. Maximum carbon monoxide: 200 parts per million (ppm) Maximum NOx: (Refer to original burner specification). Flue gas oxygen: 2.5 4.2% (Up to 5.2% at loads below 40% of maximum steam output; no upper limit at minimum firing rate; oxygen can be one percentage point higher on oil firing on single-point positioning systems). Flue gas oxygen (low excess air burners): 1.0 2.0% (Up to 2.5% at loads below 40% of maximum steam output; no upper limit at minimum firing rate; oxygen can be one percentage point higher on oil firing on single point positioning systems). No visible smoke, except on heavy oil fuel maximum opacity is 20%. Comply with local emissions regulations. Flames shall be stable with no pulsations, shall be retained near burner, no blowoff or flashbacks, no constant flame impingement on refractory or waterwalls. List of instrumentation and controls to be inspected and calibrated: Steam flow transmitters (all). Steam flow recorders/computer readout. Flue gas oxygen sampling, analyzing and recorder/computer readout. Boiler and economizer stack temperature transmitters and recorder/computer readout. Master steam pressure and combustion controllers. Boiler outlet draft controllers. Boiler water level controllers. Feedwater deaerator and condensate storage tank water level controllers including overflow. All pressure and temperature sensors and transmitters. All signal processing and readout devices. 4. Report Requirements: Provide complete written report of the inspection fully describing all tests performed, all findings, and recommendations. The report shall have two sections. The first section will be in a table form with four columns: The first column labeled FUNCTION - Did the device pass or fail? The second column labeled Device - List the device number and description in accordance with the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual 5th Edition. The third labeled Deficiencies-Recommendations . The fourth column labeled Corrective Actions - List any corrective actions taken during the inspection. The next section shall be in paragraph/bulleted form and list each device individual in accordance with the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual, 5th Edition. Also, the section must reference the correct Master Specification and Standard Detail for that device. See sample below. X.X. Condensate Storage Tank High Water Alarm Purpose: High water level may be an indication of condensate transfer pump failure that could lead to low water condition in the feedwater deaerator and in the boilers. There may be a failure of make-up water controls. Recommended set point: 4 inches below overflow level and 2/3 of tank height. Potential hazards due to failure of high-water alarm: Feedwater deaerator running dry and, consequently, boiler feed pumps running dry will cause overheating and damage to pumps and potential for plant shut down. Failure of make-up water controls (in open position) could lead to significant cost from waste of water and condensate from the tank overflow if this occurs over a long time period. Recommended type of device: Conductivity probe type switch. Float type switches have high failure rate in this application where they are exposed to flash steam that causes seals to harden and prevent float movement. VA Master Specification section: 23 50 11 (old 15625). www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/ VA Standard Detail: SD232111-05.pdf www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/ Failure rate of float types: 48% (BEI study of VA boiler plants). Make and Model: Mercoid Float Did it function properly: No Category & Action Time Limit: Upon Failure or Within 5 Years Comments: Float type switches are not allowed for high water alarms. The VA recommended switch type is a conductivity probe type switch. Install the VA recommended switch and set to alarm at 2/3 of the tank height. There are valves that can isolate this alarm. These valves must be made lockable only in the operating position. Furnish report within one week of each facility inspection in Microsoft Word format by email to the COTR and to the VA Headquarters office designated. Provide hard copies of data sheets and flue gas analyzer strip printouts to the COTR within one week of visit. All safety-related deficiencies shall be immediately reported to the COTR, Boiler Plant Supervisor and/or Chief Engineer during the inspection visit. 5. Period of Performance: Base Year: 3/1/2022 through 02/28/2023 Option Year 1: 3/1/2023 through 02/29/2024 Option Year 2: 3/1/2024 through 02/28/2025 Option Year 3: 3/1/2025 through 02/28/2026 Option Year 4: 3/1/2026 through 02/28/2027 6. Federal Holidays observed by the VAMC are: New Years' Day Martin Luther King Day Washington s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day *And any other federal holidays put in place during the duration of this contract. 7. VHA SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS 52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. 52. 223-99 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERALCONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION) (a) Definition. As used in this clause - United States or its outlying areas means (1) The fifty States; (2) The District of Columbia; (3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands; (4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and (5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll. (b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021(published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985). (c) Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all guidance, including guidance conveyed through Frequently Asked Questions, as amended during the performance of this contract, for contractor workplace locations published by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force Guidance) at https:/www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/. (d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts at any tier that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award, and are for services, including construction, performed in whole or in part within the United States or its outlying areas. (End of clause) B. VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors 1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following: a. Documentation requirements: 1) If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination. i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination. 2) If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test. 3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel. 4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information. 2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates. a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information. 3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities. C. The Contractor hereby releases, waives, and discharges the Government from any and all liabilities (direct or indirect), obligations, claims, appeals, demands and requests for equitable adjustment (absent fraud), administrative or judicial, legal or equitable, arising out of, or related to this modification. In consideration of this modification, agreed to herein as a complete equitable adjustment of the contactor s proposal arising under or related to the change(s) identified above, the contractor hereby releases the Government from any and all liability under this contract for further adjustment attributed to the contactor s proposal. All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect. See attached document: WD 2015-5191 Rev 15 (Caddo Parish).
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71105, USA

Zip Code: 71105

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06215667-F 20220114/220112230104 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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