Canteen Tenders
Canteen Tenders
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Security and Emergency Services
United States
Details: This Request For Information (rfi)/sources Sought
disclaimer
this Rfi Is Issued Solely For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Does Not Constitute A Solicitation. All Information Received In Response To This Rfi That Is Marked As Proprietary Will Be Handled Accordingly. 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.
the Submission Of Pricing, Capabilities For Planning Purposes, And Other Market Information Is Highly Encouraged And Allowed Under This Rfi In Accordance With (iaw) Far Part 15.201(e).
sources Sought Description
this Is Not A Solicitation Announcement. This Is A Rfi/sources Sought Only. The Purpose Of This Sources Sought/rfi Is To Gain Knowledge Of Potential Qualified Sources And Their Size Classification Relative To Naics 561621. Responses To This Sources Sought Will Be Used By The Government To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions. After Review Of The Responses To This Sources Sought, A Solicitation Announcement May Be Published. Responses To This Sources Sought Synopsis Are Not Considered Adequate Responses For A Solicitation Announcement.
the Department Of Veterans Affairs (va), Visn 15 Network Contracting Office, Is Seeking Sources That Can Provide The Following:
contractor Shall Provide The Maintenance Of The Va Police Security System And Repair The Security System As Required By The Statement Of Work (sow) At The Va Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri (herein After Referred To As Vamc).
the Vamc St. Louis Has Two Divisions Located As Follows: John Cochran Division (jc), 915 North Grand Blvd., St. Louis, Mo 63106 And Jefferson Barracks Division (jb), #1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, St. Louis, Mo 63125.
it Is The Responsibility Of The Interested Source To Demonstrate To The Government That The Interested Parties Can Provide The Supplies/services That Fulfill The Brand Name.
if You Are Interested And Are Capable Of Providing The Sought-out Services, Please Provide The Requested Information As Well As The Information Indicated Below. Response To This Notice Should Include Company Name, Address, Point Of Contact, Size Of Business Pursuant To The Following Questions:
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.)?
is Your Company Considered Small Under The Naics Code Identified Under This Rfi?
are You The Manufacturer, Distributor, Or An Equivalent Solution To The Items Being Referenced Above?
if You Re A Small Business And You Are An Authorized Distributor/reseller For The Items Identified Above Or An Equivalent Solution, Do You Alter; Assemble; Modify; The Items Requested In Any Way? If You Do, State How And What Is Altered; Assembled; Modified?
does Your Company Have An Fss Contract With Gsa, Va Nac, Nasa Sewp, Or Any Other Federal Contract, That Can Be Utilized To Procure The Requirement Listed Above? If So, Please Provide The Contract Number.
please Submit Your Capabilities That Show Clear, Compelling, And Convincing Evidence That You Can Meet The Requirement Described Above.
please Provide Your Uei Number.
responses To This Notice Shall Be Submitted Via Email To James Hogue At James.hogue@va.gov. Telephone Responses Shall Not Be Accepted. Responses Must Be Received No Later Than Wednesday, February 5th At 1700 Cst. If A Solicitation Is Issued It Shall Be Announced At A Later Date, And All Interested Parties Must Respond To That Solicitation Announcement Separately From The Responses To This Sources Sought. Responses To This Sources Sought Notice Are Not A Request To Be Added To A Prospective Bidders List Or To Receive A Copy Of The Solicitation.
statement Of Work
security System Maintenance
i. Description
this Service Contract Requires The Furnishing Of All Labor, Material, Equipment, Supervision, Management, Tools, Transportation, And Supplies For The Complete Maintenance And Corrective Maintenance Services To The Security System At The John Cochran (jc) Division And Jefferson Barracks (jb) Division Of The Va Medical Center (vamc), St. Louis, Missouri.
a. Contractor Shall Furnish All Labor For Normal, Routine And Emergency Maintenance, 24 Hours Per Day, 365 Days A Year.
b. The Contractor Is Responsible For Providing Field Updates To As-built Drawings And Associated Documentation As Tests And Maintenance Is Performed. The As-built Drawings Will Be Provided By The Vamc For The Entire Security Alarm System For The Equipment Listed In Table Nos. 1 Through 31 Of This Document.
c. All Material Used In The Course Of Normal, Routine And Emergency Corrective Maintenance, Testing And Inspections Are Included; Except See Vandalism, Paragraph Iii. All Parts Shall Be Of Current Manufacturer And Shall Have Full Versatility/compatibility With Presently Installed Equipment. All Replacement Parts For Access Control Must Be Fips 201 Compliant. Stl Va Is Currently Using A 75-bit Card For The Va Piv Credential.
d. Any Material Provided Outside This Contract For Adds, Moves, Changes, Act Of God, Etc., Will Be Provided To The Vamc At The Contractor S Preferred Customer Rate For Labor And Materials.
e. In Addition; The Contractor Is Required To Provide The Below Listed Administrative Duties For The St Louis Medical Center:
(1) Create C*cure Reports Requested By The Various Services. Update Schedules Of Reports And Report Parameters. Update Reports As Equipment Is Added Or Deleted. Approximately 3 Hours Per Month.
(2) Add And Delete C*cure Operators As Needed. Minimal Amount Of Time (maybe Once Every Three Months)
(3) Manage Active Directory To Include Adding And Deleting Users And Resetting Passwords. Minimal Amount Of Time (maybe Once Every Three Months)
(4) Maintain Cisco Equipment For Campus Interconnection.
(5) Provide Preventative Maintenance On Access Control, Video And Intercom System To Reduce Downtime Of Same. Minimum Of 16 Hours Per Week.
(6) Will Be Required To Maintain A Bench Stock Of Spare Parts Provided By The Va Medical Center To Be Used In Emergency Situations
(7) Will Be Required To Maintain Four Client Pcs And Four Servers, Including Keyboards, Mice And Speakers.
(8) As New Buildings Come Online Under The Jb And Jc Major Construction Projects The Contractor Will Be Responsible For The Initial Entry Of All The Security Related Hardware
(to Include Istars, Card Readers, Receivers, Relays, Duress Buttons Etc.) In The Master Application Server And The Satellite Server. In Addition; The Contractor Will Be Responsible For Adding All The New Video Surveillance Equipment Into The March Networks System
ii. Quality Control:
all Employees Of Vendor And Subcontractors Working On Site Shall Comply With Va Security Management Program And Obtain Permission Of The Va Police, Be Identified By Project And Employer, And Restricted From Unauthorized Access. All Contractors Who Work On Site Must Have A Photo Id Badge Issued By The Va Police. Applicants For An Id Badge Will Be Required To Provide Personal Data And Undergo A Background Check.
contractor S Service Technicians Used To Meet The Requirements Of A-e Below Shall Reside Within A 1.25-hour Radius Of The Spot Located Directly Between The Two Locations:
a. Contractor Shall Be Capable Of Providing At Least Six (6) Employees Factory Trained And Certified In The Software House Ccure 9000, And No Less Than Three (2) Employees Who Have Successfully Passed The Software House Ccure 9000 Advanced Integrator Certification.
b. Contractor Must Have One (1) Or More Software House Ccure 9000 Enterprise Architecture Certified Technicians, Competent In The Commissioning, Programming And Maintenance Of A Ccure 9000 Mas/sas Configuration.
c. Contractor Shall Be Capable Of Providing At Least Six (6) Employees Who Are Factory Trained And Certified In The March Networks R5 Platforms.
d. Contractor Shall Have At Least One Employee Who Is Factory Certified In The Stentofon Alphacom Intercom System.
e. The Contractor Shall Have At Least Two Employees Who Are Factory Certified On The Salto Locking Computer Software Program, And The Associated Hardware Installed.
f. The Contractor Shall Insure That They Have At Least One Certified Technician Available 24/7 365 Days A Year That Lives Within A 1.25 Hours Radius Of Both The Jc And Jb Campus .
iii. General Maintenance Requirements:
system Components:
the System Includes Components Of The System, Both Audio And Visual, Including But Not Limited To Motion Detectors, Wiring, Circuitry, Duress Buttons, Electronic Cameras, Monitors, Nvr S, Switches, Alarms, Card Readers, Computers, Boards, Intercoms, Equipment For Data Transmission And Storage And Other Items Described Herein At The Jc And Jb Divisions Of The Va Medical Center.
all Components And Accessories Of The System Will Be Covered Under This Service Contract.
all Systems Shall Be Left Functional At The Close Of Each Workday.
a. Network
all Devices Supported As Part Of This Contract Reside On The Security Network. This Includes But Is Not Limited To Fiber Optics Converters, Switches, Ups S, Csu/dsu S And All Other Devices To Make A Complete And Working, Full Gigabit Backbone, Security Network. The Network Includes The Link Between Campus Dedicated To Use By The Security Systems.
b. Access Control System
the Access Control System Is A Ccure 9000.
this Includes, But Is Not Limited To: Access Control Panel, Panel Power Supplies, Lock Power Supplies, Card Reader, Request To Exit Devices, Door Position Switches And Electronic Locking Hardware.
electronic Locking Hardware Including Maglocks, Electric Strikes, Electrified Locksets, Delayed Egress Hardware, Electric Latch Retraction, And Electric Trim Devices.
the System Is Used To Monitor Certain Alarms. Devices To Monitor These Alarms Include Wireless Receivers, Transmitters, Specialized Contacts And Motion Detectors.
the Contractor Will Be Required To Keep The Ccure 9000 System Properly Licensed And Under A Software Support Agreement With The Factory, Maintaining At Least The Current Level Of Licensure. A Copy Of The License Details Is Available Upon Request. The System Includes A Configuration Of One Mas And Two Sas S Both With Bidi Interface. This Will Require License Renewal On An Annual Basis.
c. Cctv System:
coverage Of The March Network Cctv System Shall Be Part Of This Agreement. This Includes The Network Video Recorders (nvrs), Encoders, Wireless Transmission Equipment, Ethernet Transmission And Extenders, Switches, Camera Power Supplies, And Camera.
cameras Consist Of Indoor, And Outdoor, Fixed And Ptz, As Well As Analog And Ip.
d. Intercom
there Are Four Different Intercom Systems In Use That Will Be Covered Under This Maintenance Agreement. A Bogen Intercom System Covering Seven Doors At Jc, Six Aiphone Door Intercom Systems (total For Both Campuses), A Stentofon All Ip Intercom System With Six Intercom Stations, And Six Emergency Phone Intercom Stations.
e. Security Servers And Workstations
multiple Pcs And Servers Make Up The Security System. These Include Three High Availability Enterprise Servers Built And Tuned Specifically For Operation With Ccure 9000. These Servers Include Raid Redundancy, Dual Power Supplies And All Required Windows Server And Sql Licensing. Two High End Workstations Are Used For The Dispatch Function And Are Each Capable Of Driving Up To Eight High Resolution Large Format Monitors. Two Badging Workstations With Associated Cameras And Pvc Card Printers Are Also A Part Of The System. As A Part Of The Servers And Workstations, Lcd/led/plasma Monitors Are In Use. Of Particular Note Are The Eight Large Format Monitors; Five At Jc And Four At Jb.
the Contractor Will Be Responsible For Providing Their Own Service Workstations As Desired; However, At A Minimum, At Least One Service Workstation Shall Be Provided For The Jb Campus (this Workstation To Remain The Property Of The Contractor).
g. Stand Alone Locking System
a Salto Hotel Style Access Control System Is Used In The Fisher House Bldg.#59 And The Domiciliary Bldg.#3 At The Jb Campus. Salto Readers Are Battery Operated And Requires To Be Monitored And Batteries Need To Be Replaced Approximately At The 2/3 Of The Rated Duty Cycle. Full Support Of The System Must Be Included.
i. As-builts (record) Drawings: After Contract Award, The Contractor Will Be Provided With The Vamc As-built Drawings For The Entire Security Alarm System For The Equipment Listed In Table Nos. 1 Through 28. Engineering Service Will Provide The Initial Computer Disk Of As-built Drawings For The Contractor To Maintain And Update. These Drawings Are Not Completely Accurate. The Contractor Is Responsible For Providing Field Updates To The Drawings As Tests And Maintenance Is Performed. Up To Date As-builts Shall Be Submitted Every Four (4) Months On Autocad Version 12 To The Contracting Officer Representative (cor).
ii. Maintenance Manuals: Maintenance Manuals Shall Be Provided And Include Original Manufacturer S Catalog Cuts On All Equipment Installed, Internal Wiring Diagrams Showing Points Of Connection, Terminal Points Wiring Color Code And Tag Notation, As Well As Instructions For Troubleshooting The System In The Event Of A Malfunction. In Addition To The Operating And Maintenance Manuals, A Complete Materials List Of Systems, Including The Address And Phone Numbers Of The Local Supplier Of Each Item Shall Be Provided. The Maintenance Manuals Shall Be Submitted To The Cor Every Four (4) Months Along With The As-builts.
iii. Vandalism: Vandalism Is Defined As Renewals Or Corrective Maintenance Necessitated By Reasons Of Negligence Of Misuse Of The Equipment By Persons Other Than The Contractor, His Representatives And Employees, Or By Reason Of Any Other Cause Beyond The Control Of The Contractor, Except Normal Wear And Tear. Claims For Additional
compensation For Repair Of Vandalism Will Be Considered Upon Presentation Of Satisfactory Evidence That Vandalism Has Occurred. During Normal Working Hours, The Contractor Shall Contact The Cor Or His Designee And Have Them Verify The Damage Prior To Repair Of Vandalism. During Off-duty Hours, The Contractor Shall Contact Police Service To Verify That The Damage Will Be Noted On The Service Ticket As Repair Of Vandalism. All Parts Replaced Due To Vandalism Shall Be Returned To The Government. If The Contractor Is Called To Make Corrective Maintenance Identified As Vandalism And So Noted, Billing Will Be For Time Spent At The Vamc Only. Travel Time And Expenses Will Be Charged.
iv. Acts Of God. Corrective Maintenance Necessitated By Reason Of Acts Of God Will Be Processed In The Same Manner As For Vandalism.
v. Malfunctions: All Malfunctions Located During Inspection/maintenance And Repair Shall Be Reported To The Cor. The Report Shall Include A Narrative Of Malfunction And The Recommended Method Of Correction. The Government Requires Problems To Be Corrected Within Twenty-four (24) Hours Of Being Identified In Addition To The Required Documentation.
vi. Report Of Services
1. During Normal Working Hours, 8:00 To 4:30 P.m., Monday Through Friday, The Contractor Shall Report To Va Police Operations Center At The Jc Division And The Officer S Work Area Bldg. #1 Jb Division To Sign In And Out. Contractor Shall Then Notify The Cor, Police Service As To The Repair Being Made Or Maintenance Performed. Contractor Shall Also Notify Them Before Leaving, And Advise The Cor On The Status Of System.
2. During Off-duty Hours, 4:30 P.m. Through 8:00 A.m., Monday Through Friday, Holidays And Weekends, The Contractor Shall Report To The Va Police Operations Center At Jc Division And Va Police Officer S Work Area, Bldg. #1 At Jb Division To Sign In And Out. Contractor Shall Then Notify Police Service (on-duty Supervisor) As To The Repair Being Made Or Maintenance Performed. Contractor Shall Also Notify Police Service (on-duty Supervisor) Before Leaving, And Advise Supervisor On The Status Of System.
3. Failure Of The Contractor To Report Before And After Performing A Repair Or Maintenance Work Shall Be Cause For The Va To Withhold Monthly Payments.
iv. Maintenance/corrective Maintenance:
a. Maintenance Services: Maintenance Is To Be Provided To All Equipment And Components Listed Herein:
1. The Contractor Shall Make Thorough Technical Inspections Of Equipment And Perform Necessary Maintenance In Accordance With Manufacturer S Recommendations And Commercial Practices Governing Maintenance For This Type Of Equipment.
2. All Equipment Including All Components And Accessories Shall Be Cleaned, Inspected, Adjusted, Calibrated, And Tested Prior To The Inspection Scheduled For Sixty (60) Days From Date Of Contract Award.
3. After The Initial Servicing Sixty (60) Days From Contract Award, All Equipment Will Be Cleaned, Inspected, Calibrated And Tested Once Every Twelve (12) Months, With The Exception Of The Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras Which Will Be Cleaned, Inspected, Calibrated And Tested Once Every Six (6) Months. Prior To The Commencement Of Work, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Cor, A Preventive Maintenance Schedule For All Devices Along With Procedures.
b. Inspection:
1. Va Medical Center Representatives (police Service) And A Representative Of The Contractor Will Jointly Inspect The Security System And All Components To Verify That All Systems Have Been Properly Maintained And Are Functioning In The Manner For Which They Are Intended. This Inspection Will Take Place In The First Month Of Performance Of This Contract And The Anniversary Month In Subsequent Years. The Contractor Shall Demonstrate At This Time That All Components Of The System Are Functioning Properly And State The Type Of Preventive Maintenance That Has Been Performed On The Equipment.
2. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days After Inspection Conclusion, The Contractor Shall Submit A Written Report (original And One Copy) To The Cor Citing The Components Inspected, Working Condition And Preventive Maintenance Performed To Date. The Report Will Be Completed In Accordance With The Provisions Of Paragraph Iv, Subparagraph D., Reporting.
3. When A Problem Has Been Identified As Caused By Lack Of Training Or System Knowledge Of The Vamc Staff, Contractor Shall Furnish Appropriate Information In Writing Or Verbally To Educate User Or Users As To Appropriate Procedures To Follow To Prevent Reoccurrence. Training For User Error And Technical Advice That Is Provided By Phone, Correspondence Or Personal Instructions Are Considered Part Of This Service Contract.
4. Reprogramming Of Software Due To Memory Loss, Software, And Firmware Updates Are Considered Part Of This Contract.
5. Time Spent By Service Contractor In Travel And Diagnostic Time For Assessing Cause Of System Failure Or Problem Is Considered Part Of This Service Contract. Once It Is Determined That The Problem Is Outside The Contract, Time And Material Spent To Repair Or Replace Components Of System Are Considered Additional Billable Items. A Quick And Accurate Diagnosis Is In Everyone S Best Interest. Proper Authorization Will Be Required. No Work Can Proceed Until A Purchase Order (p.o.) Number Is Issued.
6. If Door, Hardware, Or Other Component That Is Not Part Of Security System Needs Adjustment Or Replacement, Contractor Shall Have To State Corrective Action Needed To The Cor. The Necessary Security System Corrective Maintenance Shall Be Accomplished After Medical Center Personnel Have Completed Their Repair Work (diagnostic Time Is Part Of The Contract).
7. Assistance At The Head End Equipment Will Be Provided By The Va Police Supervisor While Preventive Maintenance Is Being Provided By The Contractor. Assistance Of The Va Police Supervisor Must Be Prearranged And Coordinated By The Contractor.
c. Response To Calls For Repair Service
1. Emergency Corrective Maintenance: A Repair Person Shall Be On The Premises And Provide Corrective Maintenance /trouble Shooting Initiated Within Two (2) Hours After Receipt Of An Emergency Call.
2. The Alarms For The Following Facilities/areas Have Been Assigned A Security Classification Of Critical/highly Sensitive. Trouble Alarms In Either Of These Categories Require A Two (2) Hour Response Time As Specified In C.1.
jc Division
(a) Methadone Dispensing Area Bell Street Clinic
(b) Agent Cashier Area Room B102f Bldg. 1
(c) Canteen Safe Area Room C303 Bldg. 1
(d) Bldg. 3, Irm Area 1st Floor Bldg. 3
(e) Inpatient Pharmacy Room B405 Bldg. 1
(f) Pharmacy Cache 2nd Floor Bldg. 1
(g) Emergency Room Doors Er Bldg. 1
(h) More Than 3 Istar Failures Bldg. #1
(patient Care Areas)
(i) C*cure Computer Failure Room C106 Bldg. 1
jb Division
(a) Pharmacy Outpatient Room 1c22 Bldg. 55
(b) Pharmacy Cache Room 1c35 Bldg. 55
(c) Agent Cashier Room 1b105 Bldg. 55
(e) Canteen Retail Office Section Room G010 Bldg. 24
(f) Pharmacy Bldg. 55
(g) Mental Health Sally Port Doors Wards N1, N3 West Bldg. 51
(h) C*cure Computer Failure Room 1e08 Bldg. 1
(i) Failure Of The Mas Or Sas Room 1e11a Bldg.1
3. Non-emergency (routine) Corrective Maintenance: All Other Areas Not Classified As Critical/highly Sensitive When Reported, Shall Be Considered Non-emergency (routine)
corrective Maintenance. A Repair Person Shall Be On The Premises And Initiate Repair/trouble Shooting Within One (1) Working Day After Receipt Of A Routine Maintenance Call. In No Instance Should Any Component Remain In A Fault/non-operational Status Exceeding Two (2) Working Days.
4. Failure Of The Contractor To Respond To The Requirements Of Emergency Call Back Period Within Two (2) Hours And To Non-emergency Corrective Maintenance Within One (1) Working Day, May Be Cause For Termination Of This Contract For Cause When Two (2) Occasions Of Non-compliance Occur.
5. If This Contract Is Terminated Because Of Contractor S Failure To Provide Services In Accordance With Contract Requirements, Payment Will Be Made For The Contractor S Services That Have Been Provided Through The Termination Date. No Payment Will Be Made For Any Scheduled Maintenance Services That Have Not Been Provided By The Contractor Prior To Termination Of This Contract.
d. Reporting
1. At The Completion Of Each Test, Repair And Maintenance Service, The Contractor Shall Provide A Verbal Report To The Cor Or His Designee On Duty Of Any Devices Or Systems That Were Found Not To Operate Properly Before Leaving The Medical Center. This Includes Location, Problems That The Malfunctioning Device May Cause, And Date When Corrective Maintenance Will Be Completed.
2. Written Reports: On Completion Of Each Inspection And Maintenance Service, The Contractor Shall Furnish A Written Report, Within Ten (10) Calendar Days Of Completion Of The Maintenance Or Inspection. Report Shall Be Legible And Provide, As A Minimum, The Following Information:
date Of Service
location Of Service
exact Component
type Of Service
service Performed (t-test, C-clean, A-adjust, Cal-calibrate, L-lubricate).
final Condition Of Device (wp-working Properly, Mal-malfunctioning, Etc.)
inspector Or Inspectors Initials
3. Failure Of The Contractor To Report Before And After Performing A Repair Or Maintenance Work Shall Be Cause For The Va To Withhold Monthly Payments.
4. Statement Of Power Related Problems By The Contractor Shall Be Substantiated By Documentation Utilizing The Appropriate Power Recording Equipment. The Contractor Must Also Present Information From The Manufacturer That The Recorded Conditions Would Cause Problems With The Equipment Before It Is Determined That Corrective Maintenance Is Not Covered By The Contract.
e. Acceptance By Contractor: Contractor Shall Accept The Existing Security System, All Accessories And Components, Listed Herein, In Its Present Condition And Shall Maintain Such System In Strict Conformance With The Specification Requirements. The Following List Of Components Is Intended As A Guide To The Equipment Covered Under This Contract. Note That These Quantities May Be In Error By As Much As + Or 10%. The Specific Location Of Each Device Is Listed In Table Nos.1 Through 28 Of This Document.
v. Emergency Calls: Contractor Shall Be Required To Have An Answering Service To Relay And Dispatch Emergency Calls. No Separate Phone Numbers Or Beeper Numbers Other Than The Main Company Number Will Be Accepted For Service Requirements.
vi. Quality And Performance Standards: All Performance Under This Contract Must Be Of High Standards And Must Conform To Good Trade Practices. All Service Under This Contract Shall Be Rendered Promptly And Efficiently Upon Receipt Of An Official Order. All Work To Be Performed Under This Contract Is Subject To Inspection By The Va To Insure Compliance With All Terms And Conditions Of This Contract.
vii. List Of Tables: See Section D Attachments.
table No. Description
1 John Cochran Building #1
2 John Cochran Building #2, 2a, 2b
3 John Cochran Building #3
4 John Cochran Building #4
5 John Cochran Building #6
6 John Cochran Building #7
7 John Cochran Building #5t
8 John Cochran Building #1t
9 Jefferson Barracks Building #1
10 Jefferson Barracks Building #24
11 Jefferson Barracks Building #23
12 Jefferson Barracks Building #51
13 Jefferson Barracks Building #52
14 Jefferson Barracks Building #53
15 Jefferson Barracks Building #18
16 Jefferson Barracks Building #3
17 Jefferson Barracks Building #3t
18 Jefferson Barracks Building #56
19 Jefferson Barracks Building #25
20 Jefferson Barracks Building #75
21 Jefferson Barracks Building #55
22 Jefferson Barracks Building #54
23 Jefferson Barracks Building #57
24 Jefferson Barracks Building #58
25 Jefferson Barracks Building #60t
26 Jefferson Barracks Building #60
27 Jefferson Barracks Building #55
28 Jefferson Barracks Fisher House #59
29 Jefferson Barracks Building #2
Closing Date30 Jan 2025
Tender AmountRefer Documents
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Healthcare and Medicine
United States
Details: Sources Sought
sources Sought Notice
this Sources Sought Notice Is For Informational And Planning Purposes Only And Shall Not Be Construed As A Solicitation Or As An Obligation Or Commitment By The Government. This Notice Is Intended Strictly For Market Research. This Is A Sources Sought Request Only. This Is Not A Solicitation For Proposals, Proposal Abstracts, Or Quotations.
the Department Of Veterans Affairs Visn 10 Network Contracting Office 10, Serving Indiana, Michigan, And Ohio Va Medical Centers, Is Conducting A Market Survey To Help Determine The Availability And Technical Capability Of Qualified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Veteran-owned Small Businesses, Small Businesses, And/or Hubzone Small Businesses Capable Of Serving The Needs Identified Below. This Sources Sought Notice Is For Open Market As Well As Federal Supply Schedule Services.
the Purpose Of This Notice Is To Gain Knowledge Of Potential Qualified Sources And Their Size Classification/socioeconomic Status (service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Women Owned Small Business, Hub Zone, 8(a), Small Business, Or Large Business), Relative To Naics 621320. Responses To This Notice Will Be Used By The Government To Make Appropriate Acquisition Decisions. A Solicitation Is Not Currently Available. If A Solicitation Is Issued, It Will Be Announced On The System For Award Management (sam) Federal Business Opportunities Website Https://sam.gov/content/home At A Later Date, And All Interested Parties Must Respond To That Solicitation Announcement Separately From The Responses To This Announcement.
your Responses To The Information Requested Will Assist The Government In Determining The Appropriate Acquisition Method, Including Whether A Set-aside Is Possible.
please Note That This Is Not A Request For Proposal; No Solicitation Exists At This Time.
project Requirments:
background
the Visn 10 Va Medical Facilities Have A Need To Purchase Nonpersonal Services To Provide Optical Dispensing For The Va Medical Centers (vamc), Community Based Outpatient Clinics (cbocs), And Other Clinics Located Through The State Of Ohio And Its Surrounding States.
the Visn 10 Va Medical Facilities Are Seeking To Procure Optical Dispensing Services That Can Meet Or Exceed Our Required Specifications. As A Result Of This Sources Sought And Market Research, A Solicitation Will Be Publicly Posted To Sam.gov As Well As Sent To Interested Vendors Regarding This Requirement. The Goal Of This Sources Sought Is To Establish If There May Be Any Small Business Vendors That Can Satisfy This Requirement. Please Advise If You Can Provide The Service. Please Submit All Information To Contract Specialist Thomas Bellamy Via E-mail At Thomas.bellamy@va.gov No Later Than 3:00 P.m. Eastern Daylight Time On Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
anticipated Period Of Performance: March 26, 2025, Through March 25, 2026, With One (1) Option Year.
the Intended Delivery Period Is To Be Determined.
confidentiality Of Information
in Accordance With Far 52.227-14(b), The Contractor Shall Guarantee Strict Confidentiality Of The Information/data That It Is Provided By The Government During The Performance Of The Contract. The Government Has Determined That The Information/data That The Contractor Will Be Provided During The Performance Of The Contract Is Of A Sensitive Nature And Cannot Be Disclosed In Any Manner.
the Contractor, In Whole Or In Part, Can Only Make Disclosure Of The Information/data, After The Contractor Receives Prior Written Approval From The Contracting Officer. Whenever The Contractor Is Uncertain With Regard To The Proper Handling Of Information/data Under The Contract, The Contractor Shall Obtain A Written Determination From The Contracting Officer.
interested Firms Responding To This Sources Sought Notice Must Adhere To The Following:
(a) Provide A Capability Statement Demonstrating Relevant Experience, Skills, And Ability To Fulfill The Government's Requirements For The Above. The Capability Statement Should Contain Sufficient Detail For The Government To Make An Informed Decision Regarding Your Capabilities; However, The Statement Should Not Exceed 10 Pages.
(b) The Capability Statement Must Identify The Responder's Business Type And Size.
(c) The Capability Statement Must Provide Company Name And Address, Point Of Contact, Phone/fax/email And Naics Code(s).
(d) All Capability Statements Must Be Submitted To Contract Specialist Thomas Bellamy Via E-mail At Thomas.bellamy@va.gov No Later Than 3:00 P.m. Eastern Daylight Time On Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
this Notice Is Not A Request For Proposals. This Notice Does Not Obligate The Government To Award A Contract Or Otherwise Pay For The Information Provided In Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Information Provided By Respondents For Any Purpose Deemed Necessary And Legally Appropriate. Any Organization Responding To This Notice Should Ensure That Its Response Is Complete And Sufficiently Detailed To Allow The Government To Determine The Organization S Qualifications To Perform The Work. Respondents Are Advised That The Government Is Under No Obligation To Acknowledge Receipt Of The Information Received Or Provide Feedback To Respondents With Respect To Any Information Submitted. After A Review Of The Responses Received, A Pre-solicitation Synopsis And Solicitation May Be Published In Sam. However, Responses To This Notice Will Not Be Considered Adequate Responses To A Solicitation.
confidentiality: No Proprietary, Classified, Confidential, Or Sensitive Information Should Be Included In Your Response. The Government Reserves The Right To Use Any Non-proprietary Technical Information In Any Resultant Solicitation(s).
a Determination By The Government To Proceed With The Acquisition As A Set-aside Is Within The Discretion Of The Government. If Capability Statements Are Not Received From At Least Two Responsible Businesses By The Response Date Or If The Government Determines That No Small Business Concerns Are Capable Of Performing This Requirement Based Upon An Evaluation Of The Capability Statements Submitted, The Government May Proceed With A Full And Open Competition.
ohio Optical Dispensing Services
part 1
general Information
general:
this Is A Nonpersonal Services Contract To Provide Optical Dispensing Services For The Va Medical Centers (vamcs), Community Based Outpatient Clinics (cbocs), And Other Clinics Located Through The State Of Ohio And Its Surrounding States. The Government Shall Not Exercise Any Supervision Or Control Over The Personnel Performing The Services Described Herein. Such Personnel Shall Be Accountable Solely To The Contractor Who, In Turn, Is Responsible To The Government.
description Of Services/introduction:
the Contractor Shall Provide All Personnel, Equipment, Supplies, Off-site Facilities, Transportation, Tools, Materials, Supervision, And Other Items And Nonpersonal Services Necessary To Fitting, Ordering, Adjusting, Conducting Minor Repairs, And Education For Dispensing Eyeglasses To Veterans In The Ohio Va Service Area, As Defined In This Performance Work Statement (pws), Except For Those Items Specified As Government-furnished Property And Services. The Government Will Provide Spaces For Performance, And Others Will Be Furnished By The Contractor (within 10 Miles And No Greater Than A 20-minute Drive From The Servicing Va Facility Address).
background:
the Veterans Integrated Service Network (visn) 10 Prosthetics Program Fabricates Eyeglasses For The Visn 10 Vamcs And Their Supporting Cbocs And Clinics. While The Eyeglasses Are Manufactured At The Visn 10/12 Optical Lab, Visn 10 Requires On-site Dispensing Services Or, Where There Is A Lack Of Clinic Space, Requires Off-site Dispensing Services. These Dispensaries Will Serve Various Functions. The Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Equipment, Materials, Supplies, And Supervision Necessary For Eyeglass Dispensary Services, To Include Functions Such As Fitting, Ordering, Adjusting, Dispensing, Repairing (minor), And Education Of Veterans.
1.3 Scope Summary:
the Government Intends To Enter Into One (or More) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract(s) That Clearly Outline The Contractor S Obligations Regarding Ordering And Dispensing Eyewear To Veterans Within The Framework Of Established Va Guidelines And Practices.
visn 10 Anticipates Awarding One (1) (or More) Firm-fixed Price Contract(s). The Awarded Contract(s) Will Contain One (1) Base Period And Two (2) Option Periods (see Price Schedule For Performance Periods).
the Sites Covered By This Requirement Shall Include Vamcs, Cbocs, And Clinics, As Detailed In Section 1.5.5 Below.
1.4 Period Of Performance:
to Be Determined.
1.5 General Information:
1.5.1 Quality Control:
the Contractor Shall Develop And Maintain An Effective Performance Monitoring Plan To Ensure Services Are Performed In Accordance With This Pws. The Contractor Shall Develop And Implement Procedures To Identify, Prevent, And Ensure Non-recurrence Of Defective Services.
1.5.2 Quality Assurance:
the Government Shall Evaluate The Contractor S Performance Under This Contract In Accordance With The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (qasp). This Plan Is Primarily Focused On What The Government Must Do To Ensure That The Contractor Has Performed In Accordance With The Performance Standards. It Defines How The Performance Standards Will Be Applied, The Frequency Of Surveillance, And The Minimum Acceptable Defect Rates.
1.5.3 Recognized Holidays:
new Year S Day Labor Day
martin Luther King Jr. S Birthday Columbus Day
president S Day Veteran S Day
memorial Day Thanksgiving Day
juneteenth Independence Day Christmas Day
independence Day
**and Any Other Day Declared By The President Of The United States As A Federal Holiday**
1.5.4 Hours Of Operation:
the Schedule Of Days And Hours Of Operation Shall Be Mutually Agreed Upon Between Contractor And Government. Section 4.0.3 Of This Pws Establishes The Minimum Number Of Days Of Operation Per Week At Each Location; The Contractor Shall Provide These Services On Weekdays. On The Days The Contractor Provides Optician Services, Said Services Shall Be Available During The Same Hours The Site (i.e., Vamc, Cboc, Or Clinic) Is In Operation Or Open For Appointments. For Those Sites Where Optician Services Are Provided Five Days Per Week, Monday Through Friday, If The Contracting Officer S Representative (cor) Determines The Volume Of Optical Orders Warrants Additional Coverage, The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Providing Optician Services On Saturdays As Well. For Locations That Are Open Fewer Than Five Days Per Week, The Contractor Shall Establish Consistent Days And Hours Of Operation. Additionally, During The Weekdays In Which An Optician Is Not On-site, The Contractor Shall Make An Alternative Ordering Location Available To Veterans. The Contractor Is Not Responsible For Conducting Business On The Recognized Holidays Listed In Section 1.5.3, Or When The Government Facility Is Closed Due To Local Or National Emergencies, Administrative Closures, Or Similar Government-directed Facility Closures Or Moves. The Contractor Must At All Times Maintain An Adequate Workforce For The Uninterrupted Performance Of All Tasks Defined Within This Pws When The Government Facility Is Not Closed For The Reasons Discussed In This Section. An Adequate Workforce Includes Operating Hours As Well As Staffing Levels To Support Workload Demand. When Hiring Personnel, The Contractor Shall Keep In Mind That The Stability And Continuity Of The Workforce Are Essential To Successful Performance.
1.5.5 Place Of Performance:
the Work To Be Performed Under This Contract Will Be Performed At/nearby*:
chillicothe Vamc
17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, Oh 45601
athens Cboc
510 West Union Street, Athens, Oh 45701
cambridge Cboc
2146 Southgate Pkwy., Cambridge, Oh 43725
lancaster Cboc
1550 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100, Lancaster, Oh 43130
portsmouth Cboc
840 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, Oh 45662
marietta Cboc
418 Colgate Drive, Marietta, Oh 45750
wilmington Outreach Clinic
448 West Main Street, Wilmington, Oh 45177
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cincinnati Vamc
2929 Highland Avenue, Cincinnati, Oh 45220
bellevue Cboc
103 Landmark Drive, Suite 300, Bellevue, Ky 41073
florence Cboc
7310 Turfway Road, Suite 540, Florence, Ky 41042
hamilton Cboc
1755-c South Eire Highway, Hamilton, Oh 45011
lawrenceburg Cboc
1600 Flossie Drive, Greendale, In 47025
clermont County Cboc
4600 Beechwood Road, Cincinnati, Oh 45244
georgetown Cboc
474 Home Street, Georgetown, Oh 45121
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louis Stokes Cleveland Vamc
10701 E. Boulevard, Cleveland, Oh 44106
akron Cboc
55 W. Waterloo, Akron, Oh 44319
canton Cboc
733 Market Avenue South, Canton, Oh 44702
new Philadelphia Cboc
1260 Monroe Avenue - Suite 1a, New Philadelphia, Oh 44663
lake County Va Cboc
35000 Kaiser Court, Willoughby, Oh 44094
east Liverpool/calcutta Cboc
15655 State Route 170 - Suite A, Calcutta, Oh 43920
lorain Cboc
5275 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Oh 44035
sandusky Cboc
1912 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky, Oh 44870
mansfield Cboc
1025 South Trimble Road, Mansfield, Oh 44906
youngstown Cboc
1815 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, Oh 44505
parma Cboc
8787 Brookpark Road, Parma, Oh 44141
ravenna Cboc
6751 N. Chestnut St, Ravenna, Oh 44266
warren Cboc
1460 Tod Ave Nw, Warren, Oh 44485
chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center (acc)
420 N. James Road, Columbus, Oh 43219
newark Cboc
1855 W. Main Street, Newark, Oh 43055
grove City Cboc
5775 N. Meadows Drive, Grove City, Oh 43123
zanesville Cboc
2800 Maple Avenue, Zanesville, Oh 43701
marion Cboc
1203 Delaware Avenue, Marion, Oh 43224
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dayton Vamc
4100 W. Third Street, Dayton, Oh 45428
lima Cboc
1303 Bellefontaine Avenue, Lima, Oh 45804
richmond Cboc
1010 N. J Street, Richmond, In 47374
springfield Cboc
512 South Burnett Road, Springfield, Oh 45505
middletown Cboc
4337 North Union Road, Middletown, Oh 45005
*these Locations May Change Throughout The Life Of The Contract As The Needs Of The Va Change. This Contract Covers Any Site Moves Or Government-furnished Space Changes Deemed Fair And Reasonable By The Administrative Contracting Officer (co).
1.5.6 Type Of Contract:
the Government Intends To Award One (or More) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract(s).
1.5.7 Security Requirement And Background Checks:
the Contractor Shall Be Given Beneficiary Information That May Include The Veteran S Name, Residential Address, Telephone Number, And Social Security Number. Beneficiary Information Is Confidential And Is Protected Under The Privacy Act Of 1974 And The Healthcare Insurance Portability And Accountability Act Of 1996 (hipaa). Any Individual Making Unauthorized Disclosures May Be Criminally Liable For Violations Under The Acts. The Contractor Shall Not Use Or Further Disclose Beneficiary Information In A Manner That Would Violate The Federal Privacy And Confidentiality Statutes. The Contractor Shall Receive Privacy Training Before Performance Begins On This Contract And Annually Thereafter Through The Va S Training Management System (tms). Completion Certificates Shall Be Faxed To The Cor. Any Electronic Communication That Includes Hipaa Information Shall Be Done Through Pki Encrypted E-mail.
once Tms Training Is Completed And Training Certificates For The Required Information Security And Privacy Training Courses Are Provided To The Cor, And The Visn 10 Unified Access Request Form Has Been Submitted By The Cor, The Contractor May Be Granted Access To The Veterans Health Information System Technology Architecture (vista) And/or Previous Prescription Data Needed For Prescriptions, Troubleshooting Fitting, Etc. The Appropriate Access Is Determined By The Cor.
the Contractor Shall Maintain Positive Control Over Any Government-issued Items, Including But Not Limited To The Following:
keys
government Computers
sample Eyeglass Frames
fax Machines (where Applicable)
all Items And Government Areas Shall Be Secured When Not In Use.
1.5.8 Special Qualifications:
vendor Will Be Qualified To Educate And Assist The Veterans In The Proper Choice, Use, And Care Of Their Eyewear. In Addition To Frame Selection, The Vendor Will Be Responsible For All Measurements And Fitting Of Eyewear. Appropriate State Licensure/certifications Will Be Required If Deemed Necessary By The State Where The Vamc, Cboc, Or Clinic Is Located. Vendor Shall Provide Appropriate Professional Business License(s) Within The State Or States Required Per Each Facility Serviced. Vendor Shall Also Comply With Any Other Federal, State, And Local Law Applicable To The Industry.
1.5.9 Post Award Conference/periodic Progress Meetings:
the Contractor Agrees To Attend Any Post Award Conference Convened By The Contracting Activity, In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Co, Cor, And Other Government Personnel, As Appropriate, May Meet Periodically With The Contractor To Review The Contractor's Performance. At These Meetings, The Co Will Apprise The Contractor Of How The Government Views The Contractor's Performance And The Contractor Will Apprise The Government Of Problems, If Any, Being Experienced. Appropriate Action Shall Be Taken To Resolve Outstanding Issues. These Meetings Shall Be Attended At No Additional Cost To The Government.
1.5.10 Contracting Officer S Representative (cor):
the Cor Will Be Identified By Separate Letter. The Cor Monitors All Technical Aspects Of The Contract And Assists In Contract Administration. The Co Will Issue A Letter Of Delegation To The Cor And A Copy Will Be Provided To The Contractor. This Delegation Will State The Responsibilities And Limitations Of The Cor. The Cor Is Not Authorized To Change Any Of The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract.
1.5.11 Key Personnel:
the Follow Personnel Are Considered Key Personnel By The Government:
contracting Officer
contracting Officer S Representative
a Prosthetics And Sensory Aids Service (psas) Representative Will Be Located At Each Of The Vamc Facilities. The Contact Information For The Psas Representative Will Be Provided To The Contractor Upon Contract Award. A Psas Representative Has The Exclusive Responsibility For Determining Eligibility And Necessity For Va Prosthetic Goods And Services (e.g., Eyeglasses). The Psas Representative Also Coordinates And Resolves Problems Related To Such Goods And Services. Any Matter That Cannot Be Resolved By A Psas Representative Will Be Referred To The Cor. Any Matter Than Cannot Be Resolved By A Cor Will Be Referred To The Co.
the Contractor Shall Provide A Contract Manager Who Shall Be Responsible For The Performance Of The Work. The Name Of This Person And An Alternate Who Shall Act For The Contractor When The Manager Is Absent Shall Be Designated In Writing To The Co. The Contract Manager Or Alternate Shall Have Full Authority To Act For The Contractor On All Contract Matters Relating To Daily Operation Of This Contract. The Contract Manager Or Alternate Shall Be Available During Regular Working Hours, Monday Through Friday (and Saturday, If Applicable At The Location) Except On The Recognized Holidays Listed In Section 1.5.3 Or When The Government Facility Is Closed Due To Local Or National Emergencies, Administrative Closures, Or Similar Government-directed Facility Closures Or Moves.
1.5.12 Identification Of Contractor Employees:
all Contract Personnel Attending Meetings, Answering Government Telephones, And Working In Other Situations Where Their Contractor Status Is Not Obvious To Third Parties Are Required To Identify Themselves As Such To Avoid Creating An Impression In The Minds Of Members Of The Public That They Are Government Officials. They Must Also Ensure That All Documents Or Reports Produced By Contractors Are Suitably Marked As Contractor Products Or That Contractor Participation Is Appropriately Disclosed. All Contract Personnel Shall Wear Identification On The Outside Of Their Attire While Under Performance Under This Contract. The Identification Tag Shall Indicate That He Or She Is A Contractor And Include His Or Her First And Last Name. These May Be Either Government (contractor Personal Identity Verification) Or Contractor-issued Identification Tags.
1.5.13 Contractor Required Dress Code:
all Employees Involved In The Performance Under This Contract Shall Dress In Accordance With The Policies Of The Vamc, Cboc, And/or Clinics At Which They Perform Under The Contract.
part 2
definitions & Acronyms
2.0 Definitions And Acronyms
2.0.1 Definitions:
acceptable Quality Level (aql). The Aql Expresses The Allowable Variation From The Standard That Will Result In An Acceptable Level Of Quality (100% Unless Otherwise Stated) That Is The Maximum Allowable Error Rate Or Variation From The Standard.
contractor. A Supplier Or Vendor Awarded A Contract To Provide Specific Supplies Or Service To The Government. The Term Used In This Contract Refers To The Prime.
contracting Officer. A Person With Authority To Enter Into, Administer, And/or Terminate Contracts, And Make Related Determinations And Findings On Behalf Of The Government. The Co Is The Only Individual Who Can Legally Bind The Government.
contracting Officer S Representative (cor). An Employee Of The U.s. Government Appointed By The Co To Administer The Contract. Such Appointment Shall Be In Writing And Shall State The Scope Of Authority And Limitations. This Individual Has Authority To Provide Technical Direction To The Contractor As Long As That Direction Is Within The Scope Of The Contract, Does Not Constitute A Change, And Has No Funding Implications. This Individual Does Not Have Authority To Change The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract.
dispensed: Prosthetic Devices Will Be Considered Dispensed When The Veteran Has Been Contacted For Pick-up Or The Device Has Been Mailed. If The Contractor Is Unable To Make Contact With The Veteran On The First Attempt, The Contractor Shall Make A Documented Second Attempt Within Five (5) Business Days. After Two Failed Attempts To Reach The Veteran Via Telephone, The Contractor Shall Send A Letter To The Veteran Informing Him Or Her The Eyeglasses Are Ready For Pickup.
defective Service. A Service Output That Does Not Meet The Standard Of Performance Associated With The Performance Work Statement.
key Personnel. Contractor Personnel That Are Evaluated In A Source Selection Process And That May Be Required To Be Used In The Performance Of A Contract By The Key Personnel Listed In The Pws. When Key Personnel Are Used As An Evaluation Factor In Best Value Procurement, An Offer Can Be Rejected If It Does Not Have A Firm Commitment From The Persons That Are Listed In The Proposal.
quality Assurance. The Government Procedures To Verify That Services Being Performed By The Contractor Are Performed According To Acceptable Standards.
quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (qasp). An Organized Written Document Specifying The Surveillance Methodology To Be Utilized By The Government For Surveillance Of Contractor Performance.
quality Control. All Necessary Measures Taken By The Contractor To Assure That The Quality Of An End Product Or Service Shall Meet Contract Requirements.
shipped. For Items Shipped Directly To Veterans By The Va, Items Will Be Considered Shipped When The Contractor Receives The Shipping Manifest From The Va. For Items Shipped Directly To Veterans By The Contractor (i.e., Upgraded Eyeglasses), Items Will Be Considered Shipped When The Items Are Mailed Via The Postal/package Carrier (e.g., United Parcel Service (ups), Fedex, Or United States Postal Service (usps)).
subcontractor. One That Enters Into A Contract With A Prime Contractor. The Government Does Not Have Privity Of Contract With The Subcontractor.
workday. The Number Of Hours Per Day The Contractor Provides Services In Accordance With The Contract.
work Week. Monday Through Friday, Unless Otherwise Specified.
2.0.2 Acronyms/abbreviations:
acc Ambulatory Care Center
aql Acceptable Quality Level
aus Acquisition And Utilization Specialist
cboc Community Based Outpatient Clinic
co Contracting Officer
cor Contracting Officer S Representative
hipaa Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act Of 1996
psas Prosthetics And Sensory Aids Service
pws Performance Work Statement
qa Quality Assurance
qasp Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan
qc Quality Control
roe Remote Order Entry
tms Training Management System
vamc Veterans Affairs Medical Center
visn Veterans Integrated Service Network
vista Veterans Health Information System Technology Architecture
part 3
contractor-furnished Items And Services
3.0 Contractor-furnished Items And Responsibilities:
3.0.1 Services:
the Contractor Shall:
provide All Labor (complying With Service Contract Act Wage Determinations), Equipment, Materials, Supplies, And Supervision.
ensure All Of The Vendor S Employees Possess The Appropriate State Licensure/certifications Deemed Necessary By The Applicable State Law.
provide Documentation Showing Initial Employee Orientation And On-going Training, Which Demonstrates The Employee S Knowledge, Experience, And Competence Are Appropriate For His/her Assigned Responsibilities. The Vendor Shall Document Assessment Of Employee Competency. As A Part Of The Employee S Initial Orientation, The Vendor Shall Provide An Orientation On The Va And On The Requirements Of This Contract. Training Topics Shall Cover All Aspects Of The Services Provided Under This Contract, Including Patient Confidentiality, Patient Safety And Risk Assessment, Hipaa, Remote Order Entry (roe), Vista, Communicating Safe Use And Care Of Equipment To Patients And Caregivers, And Infection Control Procedures. The Vendor Assures All Personnel Comply With All Current And Future Va Requirements Such As Safety, Ethics, And Hipaa, Required Of Business Associates, Which May Also Include Tms Training Assignments.
ensure A High Degree Of Professionalism And Understanding Are Demonstrated When The Vendor S Employees Interact With Patients. The Vendor S Employees Are Expected To Be Discreet And Tactful And Demonstrate Concern, Compassion, And Patience. Some Patients Have Physical Disabilities Or Chronic Illnesses That Influence Their Behavior And Lifestyle. Verbal Or Physical Abuse, Or Unprofessional Behavior Or Conduct Toward A Patient And/or Caregiver, Will Not Be Tolerated. The Va Reserves The Right To Request The Removal Of Any Employee From Performance Of Services Under This Contract If His/her Behavior And/or Level Of Services Provided Are Not In Strict Accordance With The Requirements Of This Contract.
ensure Vendor S Employees Provide Superior Customer Service And Answer All Patient Or Va Staff Inquiries No Later Than 5:00 P.m. The Following Business Day.
make Employee Records, Including But Not Limited To Training Documentation, Available For Review By The Cor. This Request May Be Made During Visits To The Vendor S Facility, Or The Vendor May Be Requested To Submit The Documentation To The Cor S Location. The Vendor Shall Provide A List To The Cor That Identifies Employee S Location And The Type Of Services He/she Provides. The Initial List Shall Be Submitted 10 Days Prior To Performance Beginning Under The Contract.
allow The Government To Perform Unannounced Site Visits To Any Vendor Facilities Or Off-site Locations At The Government S Discretion.
ensure Professional Business Certifications/licensure Within The State(s) Required Per Each Facility Serviced. All Applicable Documentation Shall Be Provided To The Cor Prior To Each Employee Initiating Work In Accordance With The Contract And Annually Thereafter.
3.0.2 Materials:
unless Provided By The Government At A Government Facility, The Contractor Shall Provide The Following: Furniture; A Lensometer; And Basic Tools And Materials For Adjusting And Completing Simple Repairs (e.g., To Nose Pads Or Screws, And Adjustments) To Eyeglasses At All Dispensing Locations Appropriate To The Size Of The Location And Estimated Quantity Of Customers. The Contractor Is Responsible For Display Boards, Equipment, And Tools Required For The Display Of Frames. The Government Will Provide Fax Machine And/or Printers At All Government Facilities Where Required (including To Any Location Without Roe Capabilities). The Contractor Is Responsible For Providing Fax Machines And/or Printers At All Off-site Locations.
3.0.3 Facilities:
the Contractor Will Be Responsible For Providing Spaces/facilities To Perform Under The Contract For The Following Locations (within 10 Miles And No Greater Than A 20-minute Drive From The Servicing Va Facility Address):
main Vamc
location
chillicothe
athens Oh
chillicothe
cambridge Oh
chillicothe
lancaster Oh
chillicothe
marietta Oh
chillicothe
portsmouth Oh
cincinnati
greendale In
cincinnati
florence Ky
cincinnati
bellevue Ky
cincinnati
clermont Oh
cincinnati
hamilton Oh
cincinnati
georgetown Oh
cleveland
new Philadelphia Oh
cleveland
sandusky Oh
cleveland
east Liverpool Oh
cleveland
warren Oh
cleveland
ravenna Oh
cleveland
lorain Oh
cleveland
mansfield Oh
columbus
newark Oh
columbus
grove City Oh
columbus
marion Oh
columbus
zanesville Oh
dayton
lima Oh
dayton
richmond In
dayton
springfield Oh
dayton
middletown Oh
*these Locations May Change Throughout The Life Of The Contract As The Needs Of The Va Change. This Contract Covers Any Site Moves Or Government-furnished Space Changes Deemed Fair And Reasonable By The Administrative Contracting Officer.
**if Adequate Off-site Location Coverage Is Not Available, Vendor Is Responsible For Working With Cor To Determine Space And Needs Required To Perform Services On-site At Va Location.
part 4
government-furnished Items And Services
4.0 Government-furnished Items And Responsibilities:
4.0.1 Equipment:
the Government Will Supply The Following Equipment For Use Under The Contract:
government Computer For Each Location
sample Eyeglass Frames For Each Location
fax Machines (as Needed)
4.0.2 Materials:
the Government Shall Supply The Following Materials For Use Under The Contract:
frame Selection Kit For Each Location
4.0.3 Facilities:
the Va Will Provide Space At The Following Locations. Each Government-provided Space Listed Below Will Include Lights, Telephone, Climate Control, Desk, Office Chair, Patient Chair, Adequate Storage, Computer, And Secured Area.
location
estimate Of Total Number Of Eyeglasses For Ordering Period # 1 (base Year)
minimum Required Days Of Operation Per Week
akron Cboc
2,587
5 Daysâ
canton Cboc
2,587
5 Daysâ
lorain Cboc
1,360
2 Daysâ
mansfield Cboc
1,587
2 Daysâ
parma Cboc
2,668
5 Daysâ
youngstown Cboc
2,342
5 Daysâ
vamc Chillicothe
7,901*
5 Daysâ
vamc Cincinnati
9,730*
5 Daysâ
vamc Cleveland
9,168*
5 Daysâ
vamc Columbus
13,188*
5 Daysâ
vamc Dayton
10,390*
5 Daysâ
lake County Cboc
1,639
5 Daysâ
grove City Cboc
907
2 Daysâ
total Estimate For Ordering Period # 1 (base Year)
66,054
*denotes Locations Where Off-site Volume Was Included In Estimates
**these Locations And Days Of Operation Requirements May Change Throughout The Life Of The Contract As The Needs Of The Va Change. This Contract Covers Any Site Moves Or Government-furnished Space Changes Deemed Fair And Reasonable By The Administrative Contracting Officer.
part 5
specific Tasks
5.0 Specific Tasks:
5.0.1 Specific Task # 1:
the Contractor Shall Provide The Following Services When Fitting For Or Dispensing Eyeglasses:
vendor Shall Fit The Veteran With The Proper Frame Style For The Veteran And His/her Prescription.
vendor Shall Determine The Pupillary Distance, Segment Height, And/or Optical Center Height.
vendor Shall Troubleshoot Any Optical Issues Before Sending The Veteran Back To The Eye Clinic.
vendor Shall Fit And Adjust Glasses For The Veteran.
vendor Shall Perform Minor Repairs On Glasses (i.e., Adjust Nose Pads And Screws And Make Other Minor Adjustments).
vendor Shall Educate Veterans On The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Different Segment Styles.
vendor Shall Only Use Va Sample Frames As Sample/trial Frames. Sample Frames Shall Not To Be Sold Or Issued To Veterans Or Used For Repairs.
vendor Shall Wash/sanitize Hands And All Sample Frames And Surfaces Used Between Each Patient With Va-approved Sanitizer As Part Of Infection Control Requirements.
vendor Shall Be Required To Obtain Access To The Va S Roe And Enter Prescription And Patient Measurements Into The System. Vendor Shall Ensure That All Information Needed To Fabricate The Eyewear Is Included In The Roe.
vendor Shall Be Required To Maintain A High Level Of Accuracy When Entering Orders Into Roe. Frequent Optician Errors Shall Be Addressed By The Vendor And Additional Training Shall Be Documented.
vendor Shall Use The Va S Roe Unless It Is Not Available. For Off-site Vendors, The Off-site Vendor Shall Fax Orders To An On-site Vendor Location For Order Entry. Every Faxed Order Shall Include A Cover Sheet, Location, And Account Number If Not Using The Roe System.
in The Event Roe Is Not Operational, The Vendor Shall Fax Orders To The Visnâ 10/12 Optical Lab Only On A Contingency Basis And Only With The Approval Of The Visn 10 Acquisition And Utilization Specialist (aus) Program Manager And/or Cor.
vendor Shall Be Required To Obtain Access To Vista And Add A Comment To Veteran S Electronic Consult Indicating When The Veteran Ordered Glasses.
as The Va S Electronic Health Record Program, Cerner, Is Implemented At Care Sites, Vendor Shall Be Required To Undergo Required Training To Gain Appropriate Access And Knowledge Of The System. During Training, The Optical Shop Hours May Be Reduced In Order To Fulfill Requirements For Go-live.
once The Cerner System Is Implemented, The Vendor Shall Be Required To Maintain Appropriate Access And Follow Outlined Procedures To Ensure Accurate Eyeglass Processing.
vendor May Not Batch Orders For More Than One Day.
vendor Shall Respond To All Voicemail, My Healthevet Messages From Veterans, And Inquiries From Veterans, Family Members, Or Va Staff No Later Than 5:00 P.m. The Following Business Day.
vendor Shall Offer A Retail Selection Of Frames, Lenses, And Add-on Options For Veteran To Choose From At Their Own Expense.
if A Veteran Is Eligible For Eyewear, He/she Should Choose From The Collection Provided From The Visn 10/12 Optical Lab. Vendor Shall Not Attempt To Upgrade Eyewear By Soliciting Add-ons; The Add-ons Must Solely Be At The Request Of The Veteran And May Be Provided By The Vendor. Any Add-on Orders And Agreements Are Between The Veteran And The Vendor, And The Vendor Will Manufacture/supply The Upgraded Eyewear.
vendor Awarded This Contract Must Enter Into An Agreement With The Veteran Canteen Service For Sale Of Goods On Government Property. This Agreement Will Include A Commission Payment On Retail Sales To The Veteran Canteen Service. This Refers To The Eyeglasses Sold To The Veteran That Are Not Part Of The Va Benefits. The Agreement With The Veteran Canteen Service Is A Requirement For Any Goods Sold At Va Facilities.
vendor Shall Ensure That The Dispensary Is Open And Staffed During The Same Hours As The Servicing Eye Clinic, And For The Minimum Number Of Days Per Week Established In Section 4.0.3 Of This Pws. Vendor Shall Also Ensure Vendor Is Capable Of Providing Services To Patients Commensurate With The Government-provided Estimates. Each Site Should Be Staffed With The Appropriate Number Of Qualified Personnel To Provide Adequate Services To The Estimated Number Of Customers As Provided By The Government For Each Site. Dispensing Sites That Have Two Or More Personnel Shall Be Open During Lunch Period. Locations That Have One Personnel May Be Closed To Meet Legal Requirements For Lunch And Breaks.
5.0.2 Specific Task # 2:
the Contractor Shall Conduct The Ordering, Delivery, And Inspection Functions Of The Eyeglasses In Accordance With The Following:
the Visn 10/12 Optical Lab Will Ship All Completed Eyeglasses To The Appropriate Location And Include Packing Slips For Verification. If Discrepancies Are Found, The Vendor Must Notify The Visnâ 10/12 Optical Lab Within 24 Hours After Discovery Of The Discrepancy.
the Va Reserves The Right To Ship Completed Eyeglasses Directly To The Veteran. Contractor Will Be Paid The Lower Rate When Eyeglasses Are Shipped Directly To The Veteran.
vendor Will Notify The Veteran When Glasses Are Ready For Pick Up, No Later Than The Next Business Day After Delivery To The Dispensary.
vendor Will Fit And Adjust On Site (preferred Method) Or Mail Glasses To The Veteran S Home If The Veteran Requests Them To Be Mailed. Vendor Will Be Responsible For All Shipping/mailing Costs Associated With Eyeglasses That Are Not Shipped Directly To The Veteran By The Va. The Vendor Shall Have A Confirmation Of Delivery (i.e., Ups, Fedex With Tracking Number, Or Usps-certified Mail (no Signature Required)). Regardless Of The Dispensing Method Chosen By The Veteran, The Vendor Will Document The Dispensing Date Or If Mailed, The Shipping Date In Vista Or Comparable Va Software Program. The Vendor Is Responsible For Tracking All Packages Until Delivery.
any Packages Left In Status Other Than Delivered Are The Responsibility Of The Vendor To Resolve Within Seven (7) Business Days Of The Expected Delivery Date.
vendor Will Provide The Local Prosthetic Service With A Copy Of The Visn 10/12 Optical Lab Invoice And An Invoice For Dispensing Fees. The Dispensing Fee Invoice Shall Be In Excel Format. The Invoice Must Be Typed And At Minimum, List The Veteran S Last Name, First Name, The Last Four Of His/her Social Security Number, Consult Number And The Date The Eyeglasses Were Dispensed To The Veteran Or Shipped. This Will Be Done For Each Individual Pair Of Eyeglasses Dispensed To The Veteran Or Shipped.
vendor Is Responsible For Shipments Sent To The Visn 10/12 Optical Lab Including Patient Owned Frames. All Shipments Will Be Sent Via A Carrier That Can Be Tracked And Must Include A Packing Slip With Patient S Name, Last 4, Optical Shop Account Number, And A Detailed Description Of Items In The Shipment.
vendor Shall Ensure That All Information Needed To Fabricate The Eyewear Is Included On The Order Form Sent To The Visn 10/12 Optical Lab No Later Than 5:00â p.m. The Following Workday.
vendor Will Bring Any Quality Issues To The Attention Of The Visn 10 Aus Program Manager And/or Cor Within 24 Hours Of Receipt Of The Eyewear.
vendor Will Receive The Prescription Consult From The Optometrist And Enter The Prescription And Patient Measurements Into The Roe System (where Available). Vendor Shall Ensure That All Information Needed To Fabricate The Eyeglasses Is Included In The Roe System. The Visn 10/12 Optical Lab Has Access To The Roe System.
vendor Shall Use The Va S Roe System Unless It Is Not Available. Vendor S Third Party, Off-site Locations May Not Have Access To The Roe System. In Those Cases, The Third Party/off-site Vendor Shall Send Orders To The On-site Vendor S Location Of Choice And The On-site Vendor Will Be Responsible For Entering Into The Roe System.
roe System Will Allow The Optician To View The Status Of The Eyeglasses, Including Whether They Have Been Dispensed Or Shipped. Vendor Can Enter Notes, Including But Not Limited To Special Instructions To The Lab Using The Roe System.
5.0.3 Specific Task # 3:
the Contractor Shall Provide To The Cor Or Designee The Following Monthly Reports, Submitted Via Email, No Later Than Five (5) Business Days Following The End Of The Previous Month:
patient Satisfaction Survey: A Survey Which The Contractor Is Required To Develop And Update As Needed. The Survey Will Be Approved By The Government Prior To Use. Contractor Shall Ensure A Minimum Of 50 Patients Per Month Complete The Survey At Each Location (vamc, Cbocs, And Clinics).
timeliness Report: Measure Turnaround Times From Point Of Initial Contact (fitting) To Eyeglasses Being Dispensed. The Report Will Include At A Minimum The Following:
the Location, Date Of Fitting, Optical Lab Order Date, Receipt Date From Optical Lab, And Date Dispensed/mailed To Patient.
quality Report: Evaluate Any Issues With Eyeglass Frames, Lenses And Document The Findings, Recommendations And Actions Taken (this Report Addresses Common Problems With Eyeglasses Received From The Lab).
part 6
attachment/technical Exhibit Listing
6.0 Attachment/technical Exhibit List
6.0.1 Attachment/technical Exhibit List Performance Requirements Summary:
performance Requirements Summary
performance Objective
standard
required Adherence Level
the Contractor Shall Provide Services When Fitting For Or Dispensing Eyeglasses.
all Customers Serviced (see Section 5.0.1 Of Pws)
100%
the Contractor Shall Order, Accept Delivery, And Inspect All Eyeglasses Upon Receipt.
all Orders (see Section 5.0.2 Of Pws)
98%
the Contractor Shall Provide All Reports To The Government As Required.
all Reports Received Within Five Business Days Of The End Of The Previous Month (see Section 5.0.3 Of Pws)
95%
the Contractor Shall Provide All Completed Orders To The Optical Lab No Later Than 5:00 P.m. The Following Business Day.
all Orders (see Section 5.0.2 Of Pws)
99%
the Contractor Shall Respond To All Voicemails, My Healthevet Messages, And Inquiries From Veterans, Family Members, Or Va Staff No Later Than 5:00 P.m. The Following Business Day.
all Customers Serviced (see Section 5.0.1 Of Pws)
100%
the Contractor Shall Monitor Staff Compliance To Ensure Limited Optician Errors.
all Orders (see Section 5.0.1 Of Pws)
no More Than Two (2) Optician Errors Per Optician, Per Calendar Month
disclaimer
this Sources Sought Notice Is Issued Solely For Information And Planning Purposes Only And Does Not Constitute A Solicitation. All Information Received In Response To This Sources Sought Notice That Is Marked As Proprietary Will Be Handled Accordingly. 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 Sources Sought Notice.
Closing Date28 Jan 2025
Tender AmountRefer Documents
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF USA Tender
Others
United States
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statement Of Work
louis A. Johnson Va Medical Center
contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Parts And Transportation To Provide Inspection, Function Testing, Maintenance And 24 Hour Emergency Repairs To The Fixed Fire Protection System, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lights, Emergency Showers And Eye-wash Stations And Other Life-safety Equipment And Systems At The Louis A. Johnson Va Medical Center Campus, Located In Clarksburg, Wv And At The Tucker County Community Based Outreach Center (cboc), Located In Parsons, Wv And The Wood County Community Based Outreach Center (cboc), Located In Parkersburg, Wv And Braxton County Community Based Outreach Center (cboc), Located In Flatwoods, Wv And Monongalia County Community Based Outreach Center (cboc) And Monongalia County Veterans Outreach Center, Located In Westover, Wv And Rosebud Facility Located In Clarksburg, Wv. The Work For This Portion Of The Contract Includes The Following:
contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Above-ground Portions Of The Fixed Fire Protection System In The Hospital, All Out-buildings And Hospital Grounds.
annual Full Maintenance On Ten (11) Wet Pipe Fire Sprinkler Systems. 3 In Main Building, 2 In Bldg. 2, 2 In Bldg. 7, 2 In Bldg. 20, 1 In Bldg. 5, 1 In Bldg. 22.
annual Dry Sprinkler Trip Test On, (5) Dry Sprinkler Systems (1) In Main Building, (1) In Ca, (1) In Building 6, (1) In Building 20. (1) In Building 22. Full Flow Trip Test Will Be Conducted At Least Every Third Year.
annual Trip Test Of (1) Pre-action System In Clinical Addition Mri. All Devices Associated With The Pre-action System Will Be Tested Annually.
quarterly Testing Of Supervisory Signals (3) Low Air Low Devices (1) In The Penthouse, (1) In Room B202, (1) In Bldg. 6.
quarterly Inspections Of Each Additional Floor Control Assembly Inspection (all Tampers And Alarming Devices) Valves Will Be Fully Exercised Annually To Operate The Tamper Switch. Flow And Pressure Switches Will Be Operated With Water Flow When Possible. Building 1 (48) Tamper And
(35) Alarming Devices, Ca (28) Tamper And (20) Alarming Devices, Building 5 (3) Tamper And (1)
alarming Device, Building 6 (1) Tamper And (1) Alarming Device, Building 7 (3) Tamper And (2)
alarming Device, Building 20 (6) Tamper And (3) Alarming Device. Building 22 (4) Tampers And (2) Alarming Devices.
supervisory Alarm Other Than Tamper Switches Will Be Tested Quarterly. Building I (2), Building 2 (2), Building 6 (1), Building 22 (2)
annual Test Of (4) Antifreeze Systems In Main Building (1) At The Northwest Entrance, (1) On Old Dock Area, (1) In Biomedical Engineering And (1) In Ambulance Bay. Conducted Prior To Freezing Weather.
quarterly Inspection For The Post Indicator Valves (7). (3) For Main Building, (2) For Ca, (1) For Building 6, (1) For Building 7. Fully Exercise Valves At Least Annually.
quarterly Inspection For The Wall Post Indicator Valves (1) For Building 20 And (1) For Bldg. 22. Fully Exercise Valve At Least Annually.
quarterly Inspection Of (7) Fire Department Connections (3) For Bldg. I, (2) For Bldg. 2, (1) For Bldg. 6, (1) For Bldg. 7, (1) For Bldg. 22.
annual Private Yard Hydrant Flow Test, (5). Flow Test Must Be Conducted After 14:00 So Not To Interfere With Laundry Service.
annual Inspection And Testing Of (42) Backflow Preventer.
annual Testing And Inspection Of All Facility Fire Doors (campus Wide) (250 Total)
four (4) Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems Semi-annual Inspections (includes Changing Up To Three Fusible Links Per System Annually, Must Have Current Date Stamped On Links). Provide Hood And Duct Cleaning On A Semi-annual Basis As Required Nfpa 17a. In The Following Locations (1) Dietary Kitchen, (2) Canteen Service And (1) In Building 20.
monthly And Annual Inspections Of 210 Portable Fire Extinguishers At The Medical Center Campus; Including Annual Inspection, Tags, And Recharge For Each Extinguisher. Annual And Monthly Inspection Cannot Be Combined On The Inspection Tag.
monthly Test Of The 21 Eye Wash Stations And 1 Emergency Showers/eye Wash Combo. Report Will Include Valve Operation, Flow Rates And Temperature.
annual Testing Of 21 Eye Wash Stations And 1 Emergency Showers/eye Wash Combo According To The Manufacturer's Inspection Procedures To Ensure Continued Conformance With American National Standards Institute (ansi) 358.1 And Maintaining A Written Record Of The Procedures Used And The Testing Date. The Va Will Provide What Will Be Required To Meet Ansi 358.1 Standard.
monthly Testing And Maintenance On Approximately 95 Emergency Lights At The Medical Center Campus. Annual And Monthly Testing Will Follow The Current Nfpa 101 Periodic Testing Of Emergency Lighting Equipment Code. Annual Test Will Include New Annual Test Stickers. Battery Replacement Will Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor.
monthly Testing Of The Firefighter Recalls For All Elevators. Testing Will Follow Asme Al 7.1 Standards. Three (3) Elevators Are Located In Bldg. 1, Three (3) In Clinical Addition, And One (1) In Bldg. 20.
contractor Shall Be Responsible For Development Of A Full Inventory Of All Inspected Devices That Will Include A Unique Identifier For Each, Its Location, Inspection Frequency And Device Type.
community Based Outreach Center And Rosebud Facility
annual Full Maintenance On (1) Wet Sprinkler Risers At Mon Co. Cboc And Rosebud Facility.
quarterly Testing Of Water Flow And Tampers Devices At The Mon Co. Cboc And Rosebud Facility. Valves Will Be Fully Exercised Annually To Operate The Tamper Switch. Flow And Pressure Switches Will Be Operated With Water Flow When Possible.
quarterly Inspection Of (1) Fire Department Connections At Rosebud Facility.
monthly Inspection Of Eyewash Stations In Each Cboc Location.
monthly And Annual Inspection Of Approximately 40 Total Portable Fire Extinguishers At The Tucker, Braxton, Wood, And Monongalia County Cboc's, Monongalia County Veterans Outreach Center And Rosebud Combined, Including Annual Inspection, Tags. Annual And Monthly Inspection Cannot Be Combined On The Inspection Tag.
annual Inspection And Full Maintenance As Well As Monthly Inspection On Approximately 80 Emergency Lights At Tucker, Braxton, Wood, And Monongalia County Cboc's, Monongalia County Veterans Outreach Center Combined. Annual And Monthly Testing Will Follow The Current Nfpa 101 Periodic Testing Of Emergency Lighting Equipment Code. Annual Test Will Include New Annual Test Stickers. Battery Replacement Will Be The Responsibility Of The Contractor.
annual Testing Of Fire Alarm Systems:
braxton Co. Cboc, (1) Fire Alarm Panel, (3) Manual Pull Stations, (9) Smoke Detectors, (8) Visual Horns/strobes.
wood Co. Cboc, (1) Fire Alarm Panel, (3) Manual Pull Stations, (3) Smoke Detectors,
(2) Duct Detectors, (4) Heat Detectors, (7) Horns And (3) Horn/strobes.
mon Co. Cboc, (1) Fire Alarm Panel, (4) Manual Pull Stations, (4) Smoke Detectors,
(12) Speaker/strobes,
tucker Cboc, (1) Fire Alarm Panel, (3) Manual Pull Station, (8) Smoke Detectors, (2) Duct Detectors, (11) Strobes And (3) Horn/strobes
rosebud, (1) Fire Alarm Panel, (12) Smoke Detectors, (7) Speaker/strobes
contractor Shall Be Responsible For Development Of A Full Inventory Of All Inspected Devices That Will Include A Unique Identifier For Each, Its Location, Inspection Frequency And Device Type.
24/7 Emergency Service Will Be Provided By The Contractor. The Contractor Shall Be Required To Respond By Telephone Within Two (2) Hours And Have A Service Person Onsite Within Four (4) Hours Of Being Contacted By The Department Of Veteran Affairs.
the Work Included In This Item (1) Does Not Cover Hard Wiring.
contractor Shall Be Responsible For All Labor, Parts, And Transportation To Provide Inspection, Maintenance And 24-hour Emergency Service To The Emergency Alarm System At The Louis A. Johnson Va Medical Center, Located In Clarksburg, Wv. The Work For This Portion Of The Contract Includes The Following;
main Building- Three (3) 4100 Panels And Nine (9) 4009 Nac Power Extenders
bldg. 5- One (1) 4010 Panel
bldg. 7- One (1) 4010 Panel And One (1) 4009 Nac Power Extender
bldg. 6 - One (1) 4010 Panel
bldg. 20- One (1) Game Well Panel
bldg. 22 - One (1) 4100 Panel
parking Garage One (1) 4100 Panel
four (4) Annunciator Led Type (aod, Operator, Main Entrance, Bp)
battery Testing Will Be Required For All Panels.
two (2) True Site Systems (fire Alarm Panel Room And Safety Office)
forty-five (45) Initiating Devices- Duct Detectors
thirty-eight (38) Initiating Devices - Heat Detectors - Non-restorable
two Hundred (200) Initiating Devices - Smoke Detectors - Photoelectric (includes Sensitivity Testing And Cleaning)
one Hundred Forty-five (145) Initiating Devices - Fire Alarm Box, Manual, Un-coded.
eighty (80) Alarm Notification Appliance - Fire Alarm Visual Devices.
sixty (60) Alarm Notification Appliance - Fire Alarm Audio Devices.
three Hundred Seventy-five (375) - Alarm Notification Appliance - Fire Alarm Audio/visual Devices.
twenty-nine (29) Door Closers
monthly Inspections For The Carbon Monoxide Detectors At The Medical Center (1) In Bldg. 5
24/7 Emergency Service
establish And Maintain The Communications Link/ Monitoring Service Between The Medical Center Campus' Alarm Systems And The Local Fire Station On A Twenty-four-hour, Seven Day Per Week Basis. Signals Must Be Ul Listed. The Va Has Already Established Two Dedicated Lines. Quarterly Reports Must Be Furnished By The Contractor On A Separate Report With The Time, Date, And The Amount Of Time To Transmit, To Assure That The System Is Functioning.
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all Necessary Programming Of Simplex Equipment To All Points.
the Work Included In This Item (2) Does Not Cover Hard Wiring
fire And Smoke Damper Testing:
test And Inspect A Different 25% Of All Dampers Annually, 100% Will Be Tested At The End Of 4 Years, (162 Dampers Located In 2016 Are Testable). Contractor Will Spend Up To 4 Additional Hours A Year Locating Additional Dampers Missed In Previous Years. A Label Will Be Placed On The Outside Of The Damper. A Detailed Report Will Be Provided Which Will Include Photograph Of The Dampers, Open And Closed, Type Of Damper. The Va Will Provide Drawings That The Contractor Will Then Mark The Location Of The Dampers.
all Inspectors On Site Will Carry A Minimum Of Nicet Level 2 For Sprinkler And Fire Alarm Inspections.
there Will Be One Person Of Contact For All The Listed Locations
each Report Will Be Broken Down By Building And Inspection Type. Example, Bldg. I Sprinkler, Bldg. 5 Co2, Bldg. 2 Emergency Lights
each Report Is To Include The Following:
unique Identifier Of Each Device Inspected In Relation To The Full Inventory List.
the Results Of The Inspected Device.
how Each Device Was Inspected Or Tested.
a Recommendation For Correction Of Deficiency Noted.
the Conclusion Of Each Inspection Is To Be Reviewed Concurrently With The Cort And Appropriate Representative From The Inspection Company.
reports Will Be Electronic And Sent By E-mail At The Completion Of Each Inspection.
all Work Performed Under This Contract Shall Be In Accordance With All Applicable Codes And Standards, Including But Not Limited To Nfpa, Jacho, Ansi, Asme And Va Standards.
the C&a Requirements Do Not Apply. A Security Accreditation Package Is Not Required.
for Emergency Repairs, The Contractor Shall Be Required To Respond By Telephone Within Two (2) Hours And Have A Service Person On-site Within Four (4) Hours Of Being Contacted By The Department Of Veteran Affairs.
records Management Obligations
a. Â applicability
this Clause Applies To All Contractors Whose Employees Create, Work With, Or Otherwise Handle Federal Records, As Defined In Section B, Regardless Of The Medium In Which The Record Exists. Â
b. Â definitions
Federal Record As Defined In 44 U.s.c. § 3301, Includes All Recorded Information, Regardless Of Form Or Characteristics, Made Or Received By A Federal Agency Under Federal Law Or In Connection With The Transaction Of Public Business And Preserved Or Appropriate For Preservation By That Agency Or Its Legitimate Successor As Evidence Of The Organization, Functions, Policies, Decisions, Procedures, Operations, Or Other Activities Of The United States Government Or Because Of The Informational Value Of Data In Them. Â
the Term Federal Record:
includes Lajvamc Records.â
does Not Include Personal Materials.
applies To Records Created, Received, Or Maintained By Contractors Pursuant To Their Lajvamc Contract.
may Include Deliverables And Documentation Associated With Deliverables.
c. Â requirements
contractor Shall Comply With All Applicable Records Management Laws And Regulations, As Well As National Archives And Records Administration (nara) Records Policies, Including But Not Limited To The Federal Records Act (44 U.s.c. Chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), Nara Regulations At 36 Cfr Chapter Xii Subchapter B, And Those Policies Associated With The Safeguarding Of Records Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a). These Policies Include The Preservation Of All Records, Regardless Of Form Or Characteristics, Mode Of Transmission, Or State Of Completion.â
in Accordance With 36 Cfr 1222.32, All Data Created For Government Use And Delivered To, Or Falling Under The Legal Control Of, The Government Are Federal Records Subject To The Provisions Of 44 U.s.c. Chapters 21, 29, 31, And 33, The Freedom Of Information Act (foia) (5 U.s.c. 552), As Amended, And The Privacy Act Of 1974 (5 U.s.c. 552a), As Amended And Must Be Managed And Scheduled For Disposition Only As Permitted By Statute Or Regulation.â
in Accordance With 36 Cfr 1222.32, Contractor Shall Maintain All Records Created For Government Use Or Created In The Course Of Performing The Contract And/or Delivered To, Or Under The Legal Control Of The Government And Must Be Managed In Accordance With Federal Law. Electronic Records And Associated Metadata Must Be Accompanied By Sufficient Technical Documentation To Permit Understanding And Use Of The Records And Data.â
lajvamc And Its Contractors Are Responsible For Preventing The Alienation Or Unauthorized Destruction Of Records, Including All Forms Of Mutilation. Records May Not Be Removed From The Legal Custody Of Lajvamc Or Destroyed Except For In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Agency Records Schedules And With The Written Concurrence Of The Head Of The Contracting Activity. Willful And Unlawful Destruction, Damage Or Alienation Of Federal Records Is Subject To The Fines And Penalties Imposed By 18 U.s.c. 2701. In The Event Of  any Unlawful Or Accidental Removal, Defacing, Alteration, Or Destruction Of Records, Contractor Must Report To Lajvamc .the Agency Must Report Promptly To Nara In Accordance With 36 Cfr 1230.
the Contractor Shall Immediately Notify The Appropriate Contracting Officer Upon Discovery Of Any Inadvertent Or Unauthorized Disclosures Of Information, Data, Documentary Materials, Records Or Equipment. Disclosure Of Non-public Information Is Limited To Authorized Personnel With A Need-to-know As Described In The [contract Vehicle]. The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Appropriate Personnel, Administrative, Technical, And Physical Safeguards Are Established To Ensure The Security And Confidentiality Of This Information, Data, Documentary Material, Records And/or Equipment Is Properly Protected. The Contractor Shall Not Remove Material From Government Facilities Or Systems, Or Facilities Or Systems Operated Or Maintained On The Government S Behalf, Without The Express Written Permission Of The Head Of The Contracting Activity. When Information, Data, Documentary Material, Records And/or Equipment Is No Longer Required, It Shall Be Returned To Lajvamc Control Or The Contractor Must Hold It Until Otherwise Directed. Items Returned To The Government Shall Be Hand Carried, Mailed, Emailed, Or Securely Electronically Transmitted To The Contracting Officer Or Address Prescribed In The [contract Vehicle]. Destruction Of Records Is Expressly Prohibited Unless In Accordance With Paragraph (4).
the Contractor Is Required To Obtain The Contracting Officer's Approval Prior To Engaging In Any Contractual Relationship (sub-contractor) In Support Of This Contract Requiring The Disclosure Of Information, Documentary Material And/or Records Generated Under, Or Relating To, Contracts. The Contractor (and Any Sub-contractor) Is Required To Abide By Government And Lajvamc Guidance For Protecting Sensitive, Proprietary Information, Classified, And Controlled Unclassified Information.
the Contractor Shall Only Use Government It Equipment For Purposes Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract And In Accordance With Lajvamc Policy.â
the Contractor Shall Not Create Or Maintain Any Records Containing Any Non-public Lajvamc Information That Are Not Specifically Tied To Or Authorized By The Contract.â
the Contractor Shall Not Retain, Use, Sell, Or Disseminate Copies Of Any Deliverable That Contains Information Covered By The Privacy Act Of 1974 Or That Which Is Generally Protected From Public Disclosure By An Exemption To The Freedom Of Information Act.â
the Lajvamc Owns The Rights To All Data And Records Produced As Part Of This Contract. All Deliverables Under The Contract Are The Property Of The U.s. Government For Which Lajvamc Shall Have Unlimited Rights To Use, Dispose Of, Or Disclose Such Data Contained Therein As It Determines To Be In The Public Interest. Any Contractor Rights In The Data Or Deliverables Must Be Identified As Required By Far 52.227-11 Through Far 52.227-20.
training. Â all Contractor Employees Assigned To This Contract Who Create, Work With, Or Otherwise Handle Records Are Required To Take Lajvamc-provided Records Management Training. The Contractor Is Responsible For Confirming Training Has Been Completed According To Agency Policies, Including Initial Training And Any Annual Or Refresher Training.â
[note: To The Extent An Agency Requires Contractors To Complete Records Management Training, The Agency Must Provide The Training To The Contractor.]â
d. Â flow Down Of Requirements To Subcontractors
the Contractor Shall Incorporate The Substance Of This Clause, Its Terms And Requirements Including This Paragraph, In All Subcontracts Under This [contract Vehicle], And Require Written Subcontractor Acknowledgment Of Same.â
violation By A Subcontractor Of Any Provision Set Forth In This Clause Will Be Attributed To The Contractor.
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locations:
louis A Johnson Va Medical Center
1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, Wv 26301
braxton Co. Community Based Outreach Center (cboc) 93 Skidmore Lane, Sutton, Wv 26601
monongalia Co. Community Based Outreach Center (cboc) 40 Commerce Drive, Suite 101, Westover, Wv 26501
tucker Co. Community Based Outreach Center (cboc) 260 Spruce Street, Parsons, Wv 26287
monongaliaco. Veterans Outreach Center 34 Commerce Drive, Suite 101
westover, Wv 26501
wood Co. Community Based Outreach Center (cboc) 2311 Ohio Avenue, Suite A, Parkersburg Wv 26101
rosebud Facility
513 Rosebud Plaza, Clarksburg, Wv 26301
Closing Date10 Jan 2025
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City Of Red Pecks Tender
Civil And Construction...+1Excavation
Corrigendum : Closing Date Modified
Czech Republic
Details: The subject of the Public Contract is the extension of the Kindergarten, the extension of the dining room and the new construction of the connecting footbridge between these objects in the town of Červené Pečky in the Central Bohemian Region. The Subject of the Fulfillment of the Public Contract Is the Following Construction Objects and Technological Equipment: A) Sat 01 Land Preparation, B) Sat 02 Kindergarten Extension, C) Sat 03 Canteen Extension, D) Sat 04 Connecting Bridge, E) Sat 05 Minor Area Improvements , F) Io 01 Communication And Paved Areas, G) Io 02 Overlays Water Supply And Sewerage, H) Io 03 Storm Sewer And Drainage, I) Io 04 Modifications Vo, J) Io 05 Wells For Heat Pump, K) Ps 01 Personal Elevator. A more detailed specification of the subject of the public procurement is given in other parts of the procurement conditions of this public procurement, i.e. In the Binding Sample Contract for the Work (hereinafter referred to as the "contract"), in the Project Documentation for the Implementation of the Construction Named: "extension of the Mass, Dining Room and Connecting Bridge" (hereinafter referred to as the "project Documentation"), prepared by Ing. Sheet. Danou Jirovská, Na Spravedlnosti 472, 280 02 Kolín 2, Ičo: 463 87 226 And Based on It Processed List of Construction Works, Supplies and Services with a Statement of Areas.
Closing Date16 Jan 2025
Tender AmountCZK 53.2 Million (USD 2.1 Million)
The City Of Kosmonosa Tender
Electronics Equipment...+1Electrical and Electronics
Corrigendum : Closing Date Modified
Czech Republic
Details: Description: Fixed Glass Wall, Divided With Doors, Double-wing Doors Opening Standard Metal Profiles With Broken Thermal Bridge, Sealing Profiles, Uw Up To 2.0 W/m2k. Glazing Clear Insulating Glass, 6/12/6 Double-Sided Safety Glass. The Doors Will Be Designed As Double-wings Without A Jamb Profile. The Main Wing Will Be Fitted With A Handle With A Panic Function And An Electromechanical Lock From The Inside, A Door Ball Will Be Fitted On The Outside, There Will Be No Door Insert In The Door - The Door Cannot Be Locked. The Passive Wing Will Be Fitted With A Mortise Lock, Which Will Be Controlled From The Inside By A Door Handle. A Self-Closer With A Coordinator Is Located On Both Wings. All Locks Have A Panic Function. The Fittings on the Main Wing Can Be Replaced with a Deadbolt Electric Lock. A Deadbolt Lock Is Considered to Be a Lock That Has an Exclusive Up and Down Closing. The Electric Lock or Electromechanical Lock Will Be Connected So That the Door Opens (Unlocks the Fittings) When a Card Reader Signals, When a Signal From the Staff Room When a Fire Alarm Signal. The Order Also Includes an El. Drive for Opening Fillings with an Area of Min. 2 M2 When a Smoke Alarm Is Activated – According to the Weight of the Wing. Design: Spraying See Sample Door, Grey Matt Detailed Design Identical to the Wall in the School Canteen Inserted in the Previous Stage Including Fittings and Surface Treatment. Connection to the Fire System Opening Control in the Event of a Fire, for Ventilation of the Protected Escape Route. Connection to Control from the Staff Room, Videophone on the Wall, El. Doorman. Electrical Installation Already Done, Not Subject To Contract.
Closing Date29 Jan 2025
Tender AmountRefer Documents
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