Z1NB-- BOILER PLANT TESTING & CALIBRATION Marion VA Medical Center Marion, IL 62959-1165

Illinois

01/20/2026 05:44 PM EST

01/23/2026 09:00 AM EST

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF - VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF - 255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)

The Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) has 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. Boilers are extremely dangerous if not maintained properly. Malfunctioning burners or controls can cause catastrophic events resulting in injuries and death as well as 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. Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA), Directive 1810 requires annual and/or semi-annual Boiler and associated plant equipment inspection, safety device testing, calibration, and combustion tuning. VHA Directive 1810 requires these services to be performed by a qualified professional third party that has documented knowledge and experience in the design and construction and VA’s standards for construction and testing of safety devices. In addition, the individual shall have demonstrated experience in conducting equipment assessments and performing testing in compliance with the VA safety device testing manual.

1. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) is an annual maintenance contract on the Boilers and associated plant equipment at the Marion VA Medical Center to meet the requirements for the inspection, testing, tuning and calibration in accordance with VHA Directive 1810 and the current VHA Boiler Safety Device Testing Manual (currently 5th Edition) on Three (3) Superior, Fire Tube Boilers equipped with Webster burners, and Auxiliary Equipment that provide steam to VA facilities.
2. The contractor shall conduct one preliminary site visit prior to testing visitations to evaluate the boiler plant and site conditions.
3. This statement of work describes the requirements to be completed by qualified technicians as follows:

1. Boiler Safety Device Testing
2. Boiler Inspection
3. Boiler tuning /burner Combustion Analysis on:

1. Superior Boiler #1, Model 10-3.2-800, Serial# 19041, MAWP 200 psi, 8625 lbs./hr., Input Nat Gas/#2 fuel oil
2. Superior Boiler #2, Model 10-3.2-800, Serial# 19076, MAWP 200 psi, 8625 lbs./hr., Input Nat Gas/#2 fuel oil
3. Superior Boiler #3, Model 10-3.2-800, Serial# 19085, MAWP 200 psi, 8625 lbs./hr., Input Nat Gas/#2 fuel oil

1. Deaerator (DA) annual Inspection / NDT testing every 6th year

1. DA Tank. Superior Model# PC018T105-75 Serial# 19130, Vented 3” Line

1. Condensate storage tank annual Inspection / NDT testing every 6th year

1. Condensate storage tank. Superior Model# S0450-75D Serial# 19126, Vented 3” Line

1. Calibration and evaluation of all Instrumentation, Transmitters, Gages, Thermometers, and Sensidyne Gas Sensors equipment.

1. The annual Fiscal year schedule of visits for the boiler plant is as follows…

1. May,

1. Semi-Annual- safety device testing of boilers #1, #2, and #3 and auxiliary equipment.
2. Semi-Annual- Combustion tuning of all three (3) boilers on both natural gas and fuel oil firing.
3. Semi-Annual-Test and calibrate all controls, Instrumentation, Transmitters, and Sensidyne Gas Sensors equipment.
4. Annual test and calibration on gages and thermometers.
5. Annual Boiler inspections.
6. Annual DA Tank inspections.
7. Annual Condensate storage tank inspections.

1. Nov,

1. Semi-Annual- safety device testing of boilers #1, #2, and #3 and auxiliary equipment.
2. Semi-Annual- Combustion tuning of all three (3) boilers on both natural gas and fuel oil firing.
3. Semi-Annual-Test and calibrate all controls, Instrumentation, Transmitters, and Sensidyne Gas Sensors equipment.

1. The boiler inspections will have to be staged at least one week apart. The VA requires that two boilers be operable at any given time.
2. The Condensate tank and Deaerator tank annual visual inspections will have to be performed at least two weeks apart.
3. The selected contractor will coordinate the 6th year NDT inspections with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and present schedule in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled inspection.
4. The VAMC will comply with any other requirements of the test personnel that are considered reasonable by VAMC and have been presented in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled testing.

SCOPE OF WORK:

1. The selected contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and transportation to the Marion VAMC, as necessary to accomplish the services contained within this SOW.
2. The selected contractor shall perform annual inspection on all three (3) boilers and associated plant equipment, calibrate all instruments, transmitters, recorders, gages, and thermometers on boilers and associated plant equipment contained within the boiler plant In Accordance With (IAW) VA Directive 1810.
3. The selected contractor shall perform semi-annual testing and calibration on the Sensidyne gas sensors.
4. The selected contractor shall perform semi-annual Safety Device testing on all three (3) of the boilers and associated plant equipment, ensuring that all safety devices are plumbed correctly and in its correct place, safety device set point is correct, safety device activates at the correct set point and the safety device produces the required effect. Safety device identification and labeling including set point and normal operating range is to be determined and set prior to test. Calibration/test sticker shall be affixed to each equipment and device after completion of tests.
5. The selected contractor shall perform semi-annual Boiler Combustion Emissions Tuning of all three (3) of the boilers as well as Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on the DA and Condensate Storage Tank every 5th year.
6. All testing will be as specified in VHA Directive 1810, the current VHA Boiler Safety Device Testing Manual and where not defined will be IAW good engineering and proven past practice accepted by industry standards and equipment manufactures.
7. Estimated Period of Performance: 2/4/26 – 2/4/31 to include base year plus four option years.

           

EMERGENCY ON SITE SERVICE:

An unlimited number of emergency service calls if needed, will be provided to ensure continuity of boiler plant operation. The contractor, with their bid package, will provide per hour labor cost for any additional hours needed for emergency services.

RESPONSE WINDOW:

1. 1. The contractor will provide emergency service between scheduled preventative maintenance calls, Monday through Sunday, including holidays, 24 hours per day to minimize downtime. The Marion, VA will determine what constitutes an emergency.

1. 1. The contractor will be on-site to provide emergency service within 6 hours. Non-emergency calls, as determined by the Marion VA, will be scheduled as a separate repair visit and not on a scheduled preventative maintenance visit.

1. 1. The contractor shall provide 24-hour technical call in assistance. The 24 hour emergency

call in toll-free number will be provided to the contracting officer and COR .

A “QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL” IS DEFINED AS:

1. A boiler inspector who has a valid commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NB).
2. A boiler inspector who has qualified by passing a written examination under the laws, rules, and regulations of a jurisdiction of a state.
3. A boiler inspector who is regularly employed as a boiler inspector by a jurisdiction which has adopted and administers one or more sections of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code as a legal requirement, and has a representative serving as a member of the ASME Conference Committee.
4. A boiler inspector who is regularly employed by an insurance company which has been

licensed or registered by the appropriate authority of a State of the United States to write

boiler or pressure vessel insurance.

TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 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 VAMC plant. The VAMC COR/engineer may define and accept equivalent qualifications.
2. Technicians shall be familiar with and have ready access to the current versions of the following references. NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code, VHA Directive 1810, and current VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Test Manual.
3. 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. The technicians must be capable of programming the controls and have the appropriate hardware and software for this.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE-TESTING (NDT) TECHNICIANS:

1. NDT Technicians must be certified to ASNT-TC-1A for the NDT technique used and is to be a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) by the American Welding Society (AWS).
2. Testing will include visual inspection of tank shell, heads, penetrations, and welds. Contractor will perform 100% wet fluorescent magnetic particle testing (WFMPT) of tank welds.
3. Contractor will determine tank wall thickness by ultrasonic testing (UT). UT test points will be taken at 4 equidistant points around the tank shell and heads at 2-foot intervals.
4. The DA tank manway will be designated the 0-degree reference. All indication and low readings will be marked on the tank and brought to the Agency’s attention.
5. NDT contractor will provide a field report of findings before leaving the jobsite. A final report will be sent to the Agency within 2 weeks after the actual date of the inspection.

SAFETY DEVICE TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

Perform the required semi-annual maintenance specified by VHA Directive 1810 on Boiler Plant Safety Devices. The current VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual will be used as the only procedure to test all Boiler Safety Devices. All Boiler Safety Device Inspections must be scheduled with the COR. Boiler Safety Devices will be tested every 6 months and must not interfere with Boiler cleanings and inspections. A detailed report of inspection for each safety device tested must be supplied to the COR. All failures must be immediately reported to the COR and the Boiler Plant Supervisor/Operator. Replace any device that fails and is not able to be repaired or calibrated following the guidelines of unscheduled maintenance. Any new device must be calibrated to its proper set point and tested. If a test procedure will not achieve the desired results due to a fault in the written test procedure or configuration of the device, the contractor will devise a new procedure that will accomplish the same end results and submit the procedure to the COR for approval. The contractor will then be provided written direction on how to proceed.

1. Technicians shall provide all tools and labor necessary to perform inspection, tuning, testing, calibrating, and adjustments of burners, boiler and boiler plant controls as specified below. This shall be completed every 6 months in accordance with a schedule provided by VAMC.
2. Instrumentation, monitoring, and data management systems as listed below shall be calibrated every 6 months.
3. Provide at least 2-weeks-notice to the 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.
4. The VAMC will have the boilers that are to be serviced prepared for the technicians upon their scheduled arrival. This includes having the boilers fully warmed and at normal steam pressure, steam exhaust silencer system operable, all boiler, burner, and fuel train pressure gauges and thermometers in operation.
5. The VAMC will comply with any other requirements of the test personnel that are considered reasonable by VAMC and have been presented in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled testing.

THE FOLLOWING SAFETY DEVICES WILL BE TESTED:

1. High Water Alarm on Condensate Tank (HWACT)

                Probe Type: Warrick 16MC 1AO/3E1B

1. Low Water Alarm on Condensate Tank (LWACT)

                Probe Type: MM64

1. High Water Alarm on Condensate Tank (HWADT)

                Probe Type: Superior

1. Low Water Alarm on Condensate Tank (LWADT)

                Probe Type: Superior

1. Deaerator Overflow Drain System (DAODS)

                Overflow valve: Belimo AFBUP-x1

1. Deaerator Safety Valve (DASV)

                Type: Kunkle, set 10psi

1. Steam Safety Valve Following PRV (SVRFPRV)-Deaerator

                Type: Kunkle, set 15 psi

1. Steam Safety Valve Following PRV (SVFPRV)- Main Steam

                Type: Kunkle, set 70 psi

1. Liquid Relief Valve on Pump Set (LRVOPS)

                Type: Kunkle

1. Liquid Relief Valve on Economizer (LRVE)

                Valve Type: Kunkle, set 275 psi

1. Economizer

Type: Superior-Base-4-[B4SC]

1. Propane Pilot Backup System
2. Low Water Alarm and Cutoffs on Boiler (LWA/LWCO/ALWCO)

                Probe Type: Warrick Controls, Float Type: McDonell & Miller

1. LWCO Shunt verification.
2. Primary & Secondary LWCO activation and alarm.
3. High Water Alarm on Boiler (HWAB)

Verify alarm operation.

1. High and High-High Boiler Steam Pressure Limit Switches (HSBPLS & HHBSPLS)

                Type: Ashcroft B420B-XFM

1. HSBPLS Limit Switch

Type: Ashcroft B420B-XFM

1. HHSBPLS Limit Switch

Type: Ashcroft B420B-XFM

1. Steam Safety Valves on Boiler (SVB)- 2 valves, set 105#, 110#
2. Low Fuel Gas Pressure Cutoff Switch (LFGPCS)

Switch Type: Ashcroft B420B-XFM

1. High Fuel Gas Pressure Cutoff Switch (HFGPCS)

Switch Type: Ashcroft B420B-XFM

1. Automatic Fuel Gas Shutoff Valves and Solenoid Vent Valve Seat Leakage (AFGSOV & AFGSVV) – Main Gas Line.

AFGSV Type: Maxon250CMALL-AA12-BB21AO

1. Solenoid Vent Valve

Type: Jefferson 2030LAR12NAt

1. Automatic Pilot Fuel Gas Shutoff Valves and Automatic Pilot Fuel Gas Solenoid Vent Valve Seat Leakage (APFGSOV &APFGSVV)- Pilot Line.
2. APFGSV

Type: Sensus model 496

1. APFGSVV

Type: Sensus model 496

1. Proof of Closure on Automatic Fuel Shutoff Valves (POC-AFGSOV)- Natural Gas.
2. AFGSOV

Type: Maxon

1. Flame Scanner for main flame out (FSMFO)
2. Flame Scanner

Type: Fireye 45UV5-1009

1. Flame Scanner not Sensing Igniter Spark (FSNIS)
2. Igniter Timing (IT)
3. Main Flame Ignition Timing (MFIT)
4. Pre- Purge and Post- Purge Timing (PPT)
5. Low Fire Proving Switch (LFPS)
6. Forced Draft Damper Wide-Open Pre-Purge Proving Switch (FDDWOPS)

                Type: Allen-Bradley, actuator end of travel switch.

1. Forced Draft Damper actuator

Type:  Hays-Cleveland mskel F-00875-KO-AO2-CO1-DO3

1. Combustion Air Pressure Switch (CAPS)

Type: Cleveland Controls, model: AFS-227-161

1. Purge Airflow Proving Switch (PAPS)

Type: Cleveland Controls, model: AFS-227-161

1. Forced Draft Motor Interlock Switches (FDMIS)

Type: Hawkeye 909HV

1. Outlet Stack Damper Position Interlock Switch (OSDPI)

Type: Cleveland Controls

1. Furnace Pressure Interlock (FPI)

Type: Cleveland Controls AFS-952-55-B

1. Low Pilot Fuel Gas Pressure Cutoff Switch (LPFGPCS)

Type: Ashcroft B420B-XFM

1. Flue Gas Recirculation Damper Interlock (FGRDI)
2. Low Flue Gas Oxygen Level Interlock (LFGOLI)
3. Low Fuel Oil Pressure Cutoff Switch (LFOPCS)

Type: Ashcroft B420B-XFM

1. High Fuel Oil Pressure Cutoff Switch (HFOPCS)

Type: Ashcroft B420B-XFM

1. Low Atomizing Media Pressure Switch (LAMPS)
2. Secondary Low Atomizing Media Pressure Switch (SLAMPS)
3. Low Atomizing Media Flow Switch (LAMFS)
4. Automatic Fuel Oil Shutoff Valves (AFSOV)- for Seat Leakage.
5. Proof of Closure on Automatic Fuel Oil Shutoff Valves (POC-AOSV)-Oil.
6. Oil Burner Position Switch (OBPS)

Type: Toggle switch

1. Emergency Stop/Panic Buttons (EPSB)

5 switches for plant shutdown, (1 switch for each boiler.)

1. High Fuel Gas Pressure Alarm Main Gas Line (HFGPAMG)
2. High Fuel Gas Pressure Alarm Propane (HFGPALP)

BOILER INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Boilers scheduled for internal inspection will be prepared for the inspection by VAMC prior to the scheduled arrival of the inspector. This includes cooling the boilers to near ambient temperature and having all manways, handholes and furnace access doors open, the boilers cleaned of loose materials waterside and fireside, electrical and energized systems “lock-out, tag-out” in place, connecting piping isolated, proper illumination provided, compliance with “confined space” access requirements including having safety personnel present in the boiler plant. Similar advance preparations will be made to the DA and condensate storage tanks when scheduled for internal inspection. VAMC will comply with any other requirements of the inspector that are considered reasonable by VAMC and have been presented in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled inspection.

1. The boiler inspector shall comply with the guidelines in the current issue of the NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE, Part RB, Inservice Inspection of Pressure- Retaining Items, and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VI or VII as applicable. In addition to those guidelines, the inspections shall comply with all VAMC requirements as listed in this SOW.
2. The inspector must completely enter the internal spaces of the boiler and visually inspect all internal surfaces that can be accessed.
3. Methods for testing safety devices shall comply with current VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual.
4. Summary of the minimum inspection requirements for boilers:

1. Only contractors registered with the National Board and in possession of a current R stamp can repair any defect that requires a weld repair.
2. Review the boiler history including operating conditions, date of last inspection, current inspection certificate, ASME stamping on boiler, National Board registration number, history of repairs and modifications. Review boiler logs, water test reports, and reports on tests performed on the burner controls and interlocks.
3. Assess the external parts of the boilers, boiler accessories, piping and valves for safety, accessibility, proper maintenance and operation, cleanliness, and compliance with codes.
4. Inspect for evidence of leakage of combustion gases or fluids, externally and internally, including all gaskets.
5. Inspect foundations for signs of stress such as cracking or movement.
6. Inspect boilers externally and internally for defects including bulges, blisters, cracks, wasted or eroded material, warping, general corrosion, grooving and pitting, damaged insulation.
7. Inspect all accessible internal surfaces for waterside and fireside deposits, including scaling, sediment, debris, carbon deposits.
8. Inspect internal drum surfaces and steam separating internals.
9. Inspect tubes, tube ends and tube alignment. Check for sagging tubes.
10. Verify that all nozzles of internal piping such as feedwater admission and bottom blowoff collection are clear with no obstructions.
11. Inspect seating surfaces of manways and handholes.
12. Check that boiler structure is plumb and level with no excessive deformations.
13. Check for missing items such as bolts and nuts.
14. Examine all valve and pipe connections to the pressure vessel.
15. Inspect refractory including burner throat, expansion joint, bull ring, furnace seals, furnace walls and floor.
16. Verify proper alignment of burner assembly.
17. Inspect furnace for evidence of flame impingement.
18. Test operation of water level gage glass.
19. Perform mechanical and electrical inspection of low water cutouts. Test operation to the extent possible. Test low water cutouts on hot boilers by lowering water level gradually.
20. Verify that steam pressure gage is properly calibrated.
21. Inspect safety valve installations and verify that the valves have proper capacity and set pressure and valves, drains and vents are properly installed. Verify that valve locking seals are not broken.
22. Inspect piping connected to the boilers for evidence of leakage, provision for expansion, provision of adequate support, proper alignment, evidence of detrimental conditions.
23. Inspect piping to the water column, low water cutoffs and alarms, gage glass. Verify that interior of piping is clear of obstructions.
24. Inspect valves on boiler feedwater, blowdown, drain and steam systems.
25. Provide recommendations for NDT when the inspections indicate that this is necessary to assure continued safety and reliability under current operating conditions.
26. Inspect the boiler furnace Morrison tube including the inspection of refractory, the refractory joint packing and burner insulation packing.

1. Boiler Inspection Report Requirements:

1. Provide complete written report fully describing all inspections and tests performed, findings, and recommendations. The condition of all items inspected shall be stated whether acceptable or deficient. All deficiencies shall be fully described along with recommendations for methods of correction. Utilize National Board Forms NB-6 and NB- 7, or other similar forms acceptable to owner.
2. Provide sketches and photographs as necessary and as requested by owner to show areas identified as not acceptable for continued service or requiring repair. Include test data and calculations. Show locations and extent of all NDT by sketches.
3. Furnish report within one week of each facility inspection in “Microsoft Word” format by email to the COR and to the VA office designated.
4. All safety-related deficiencies shall be immediately reported to the COR during the inspection visit.
5. Provide recommendations on need for re-inspections after correction of deficiencies. Cost of re-inspections shall be extra cost negotiated with VA Contracting Officer.

Boiler refractory maintenance and repair:

1. After each boiler inspection, if any inspection reports the necessity of repair, repacking, and/or replacement of burner refractory or burner insulation joints this will be included in the boiler inspectors report.
2. The contracted company will give a cost estimate to the VAMC Boiler Plant COR (Boiler Plant Supervisor) and the arrangements will be made by the VA to pay for the boiler refractory maintenance and repair.

REQUIRED BURNER PERFORMANCE (tuning on natural gas and #2 fuel oil):

1. Turndown (ratio of maximum and minimum firing rates): 10/1 - 8/1 - 5/1 - 4/1 (Refer to original burner specification).
2. Operate burner(s) on each fuel from low fire to high fire and back to low fire in 10 % increments (from 0 to 100% firing rate), and record combustion performance (flue gas oxygen, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, where applicable), fuel train pressures, atomizing train pressures, burner pressures, stack temperatures, boiler steam output.
3. Test and record the operation and set points of all burner/boiler safety interlock devices. Verify that the set points and operating points are within approximately 20 percent 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.
4. Compare the combustion performance data with VAMC requirements 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.
5. Achieve, but do not exceed, boiler maximum steam flow output rating. Measure fuel input at minimum and maximum firing rates.
6. Maximum carbon monoxide: 200 parts per million (ppm).
7. Maximum nitrous oxide: refer to original burner specification.
8. Flue gas oxygen: 2.5-4.2 percent (Up to 5.2 percent at loads below 40 percent 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)
9. Flue gas oxygen (low excess air burners): 1.0-2.0 percent (Up to 2.5 percent at loads below 40 percent 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).
10. No visible smoke.
11. Flames shall be stable with no pulsations, shall be retained near burner, no blow off or flashbacks, no constant flame impingement on refractory.

DEAREATOR TANK INSPECTION:

All DA tanks, including those vessels designed as ASME constructed and those designated as non ASME constructed, should be inspected yearly. Inspection, or the inspection supervision, should be conducted by a certified inspector. The inspection of internal tank and weld seams will include circumferential, longitudinal, nozzle, and other welds affected by residual and operating stresses. The actual NDT will be in accordance with ASME requirements and must be conducted from inside the vessels. DA tanks scheduled for internal inspection will be prepared for the inspection by VAMC prior to the scheduled arrival of the inspector. This includes cooling to near ambient temperature and having all access doors open, cleaned of loose materials and electrical “lock-out, tag-out” in place. The connecting piping will be isolated and proper illumination provided. Compliance with “confined space” access requirements is mandatory. VAMC will comply with any other requirements of the inspector that are considered reasonable by VAMC and have been presented in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled inspection.

1. Annual Inspection

1. Lift safety valve before tank is taken out of service. Verify that valve re-seats.
2. Inspect spray nozzles and related hardware.
3. Inspect sight glasses.
4. Inspect all gauges and transmitters.
5. Verify that storage tank level control is in good working order.

1. 5th Year Inspection

1. Perform a visual inspection of DA inside and out.
2. Clean the welds to the base metal (brush, wipe down, etc.).
3. Inspect visually, especially at the intersections of circumferential and longitudinal seams.
4. Perform NDT of heater shell and head if accessible.
5. Test by the WFMP procedure over the entire weld, in "as welded" condition. If cracks are found, grind approximately 20 percent of each weld having cracks flush to the parent metal and retest with WFMP.
6. If cracks are found after retesting with WFMP, they must be ground out. Cracks then should be classified as (a) Class I, in which the depth of the crack does not exceed the corrosion allowance, (b) Class II, in which the depth exceeds the corrosion allowance but not the minimum design thickness, or (c) Class III, in which the depth exceeds the minimum design thickness.
7. It is mandatory to repair Class II cracks; therefore, repairs must conform to the original design, and field repairs must be acceptable to the authorized inspector.

1. Repairs and Alterations

1. Only contractors registered with the National Board and in possession of a current R stamp can repair any defect in a DA that requires a weld repair.
2. All defects identified by the NDT company must be reviewed before the DA is put back into service.
3. The repair paperwork should be filed with the owner's records of the vessel.
4. All weld repairs must be inspected by nondestructive methods one year after the repairs are made.

CONDENSATE STORAGE TANK:

All condensate storage tanks, including those vessels designed as ASME constructed and those designated as non ASME constructed, should be periodically inspected. Inspection, or the inspection supervision, should be conducted by a certified inspector. The inspection of internal tank and weld seams will include circumferential, longitudinal, nozzle, and other welds affected by residual and operating stresses. The actual NDT will be in accordance with ASME requirements and must be conducted from inside the vessels. Condensate storage tanks scheduled for internal inspection will be prepared for the inspection by VAMC prior to the scheduled arrival of the inspector. This includes cooling to near ambient temperature and having all access doors open, cleaned of loose materials and electrical “lock-out, tag-out” in place. The connecting piping will be isolated and proper illumination provided. Compliance with “confined space” access requirements is mandatory. VAMC will comply with any other requirements of the inspector that are considered reasonable by VAMC and have been presented in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled inspection.

1. Annual Inspection

1. Inspect sight glasses.
2. Inspect all gauges and transmitters.
3. Verify that storage tank level control is in good working order.

1. 6th Year Inspection

1. Perform a visual inspection of condensate storage tank inside and out.
2. Clean the welds to the base metal (brush, wipe down, etc.).
3. Inspect visually, especially at the intersections of circumferential and longitudinal seams.
4. Test by the WFMP procedure over the entire weld, in "as welded" condition. If cracks are found, grind approximately 20 percent of each weld having cracks flush to the parent metal and retest with WFMP.
5. If cracks are found after retesting with WFMP, they must be ground out. Cracks then should be classified as (a) Class I, in which the depth of the crack does not exceed the corrosion allowance, (b) Class II, in which the depth exceeds the corrosion allowance but not the minimum design thickness, or (c) Class III, in which the depth exceeds the minimum design thickness.
6. It is mandatory to repair Class II cracks; therefore, repairs must conform to the original design, and field repairs must be acceptable to the authorized inspector.

1. Repairs and Alterations

1. Only contractors registered with the National Board and in possession of a current R stamp can repair any defect in a condensate storage tank that requires a weld repair.
2. All defects identified by the NDT company must be reviewed before the condensate storage tank is put back into service.
3. The repair paperwork should be filed with the owner's records of the vessel.
4. All weld repairs must be inspected by nondestructive methods one year after the repairs are made.

CALIBRATIONS:

All Instrumentation and Transmitters on boilers and associated plant equipment as well as the Sensidyne Gas Sensors equipment are to be inspected, calibrated and if need be, replaced.  The primary gages and thermometers are to be inspected and calibrated. COR will be notified of any gages or thermometers that require replacement. A list of required boiler and plant gages is included in this calibration section (3) of this statement of work.

1. The following minimum information needs to be included on each calibration certificate:

1. Tag number and device
2. Device under test Make, Model, Serial number or other uniquely identifying parameter to the specific device.
3. Calibrated range
4. Pertinent calibration parameters, test points, data, and calculated error.
5. Calibration date
6. List specific calibration reference standards used.
7. Model and serial number of the standards.
8. Calibration certificate number.
9. Calibration due date of reference standard.
10. Calibration technician’s name
11. Signature of calibration technician
12. Owners name, and calibration contractor company name

1. Instrumentation and Controls to be Inspected and Calibrated:

1. All steam flow transmitters and recorders.
2. Steam flow computer readout.
3. Flue gas oxygen sampling, analyzing, and recorder/computer readout.
4. Boiler and economizer stack temperature transmitters and recorder/computer readout.
5. Master steam pressure and combustion controllers.
6. Boiler water level controllers.
7. Feedwater, DA, and condensate storage tank water level controllers including overflow.
8. All pressure and temperature devices, sensors, and transmitters.
9. All signal processing and readout devices.
10. Verify Fireye UPAC and SCADA Lockout nomenclature consistency.
11. All thermometers.
12. Sensidyne Gas Sensors equipment

1. Boiler Plant Gages to be calibrated:
   1. Boilers 1,2,3 Drum pressure gage.
   2. Boilers 1,2,3 Feedwater pressure gage.
   3. Boilers 1,2,3 Economizer inlet & outlet pressure gages.
   4. Boilers 1,2,3 Fuel oil pressure before and after regulator gages.
   5. Boilers 1,2,3 Atomizing air pressure gage.
   6. Boilers 1,2,3 Natural gas pressure gage before regulator.
   7. Deaerator steam pressure gage.
   8. Deaerator temperature gage.
   9. Condensate tank temperature gage.
   10. (2) inlet steam pressure to PRV gages.
   11. Main steam PRV outlet header pressure gage.
   12. Main steam Primary PRV outlet pressure gage.
   13. Main steam Auxiliary PRV outlet pressure gage.
   14. Main steam manual PRV outlet pressure gage.
   15. Steam pressure to deaerator PRV outlet pressure gage.
   16. Fuel oil pumps discharge header pressure gage.
2. Frequency of Calibration:

1. Calibration of pressure gauges and thermometers require annual calibration.
2. Calibration of instrumentation, monitoring, and control systems require semi-annual evaluation, inspection and calibration.
3. Calibration of Sensidyne Gas Sensors equipment require semi-annual Calibration.

1. Calibration Report Requirements:

1. The contractor shall maintain records of services in performance of this content. The records will be used to create a report, which shall include identification of component, location, maintenance work performed, condition of component, date of inspection/calibration, statement of repairs needed, if any, with an estimated cost of repairs.
2. An “as found, as left” calibration certificate must be provided by the contractor, for each instrument calibrated.
3. If an urgent repair situation arises during the visit, contractor will immediately report to the COR at the time of discovery for authorization or advisement of repairs.
4. Provide complete written report of the inspection fully describing all tests performed, all findings, and recommendations.
5. All safety-related deficiencies shall be immediately reported to the COR during the inspection visit.
6. Reports shall be submitted within 30 days after the start of the visit.

HOURS OF OPERATIONS:

Business hours for the Marion VAMC follow:

1. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m.
2. The 10 national holidays observed by the Federal Government are:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King’s Birthday
• Presidents Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national                 Holiday.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

  a. All contract administration functions will be retained by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Contracting Officer will be the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer will be authorized to make commitments or issue changes that affect price, quantity, or quality of performance of this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered unauthorized and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

ACROYYMS AND DEFINITIONS

CDR: Contract Discrepancy Report. Report issued by the Government to the contractor to document a supply or service found to be unacceptable during contract performance.

CLIN: Contract Line Item Number. Unit of work (or service) to be performed (or delivered) by the contractor as a pay item.

CO: Contracting Officer. A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

POC: An individual, authorized by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions related to the contract.

QA:   Quality Assurance.  Actions taken by the government to assure contracted services meet PWS requirements.

QASP:  Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.  A written document specifying the method used for surveillance of contractor performance.

PWS: Performance Work Statement.

PERSONNEL

1. Non-Personal Services

a. This is a non-personal services contract. Personnel rendering services under this contract are not subject either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the government and its employees. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.

2. Contractor Compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952

a. The Contractor shall comply with any and all legal provisions contained in the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, As Amended; its related laws and regulations that are enforced by Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S Department of Labor as these may relate to non-immigrant foreign nationals working under contract or subcontract for the Contractor while providing services to Department of Veterans Affairs patient referrals.