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VA National Quality Scholars Fellowship Program Post-Residency/ Pre and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Positions Advancing the Scholarship of Improving Health Care Purpose To develop the next generation of leaders in the research, teaching, and administration of health care quality improvement. An important goal of the program is to develop individuals who will be able to advance the scientific basis of health care improvement. VA Quality Scholars (VAQS) will be able to: Design and lead efforts for quality improvement. Teach health professionals about health care improvement and quality. Design and conduct research or improvement projects and publish results in peer-reviewed literature. Develop new knowledge for the ongoing improvement of the quality and value of health care services. Apply quality improvement and health services and outcomes research methods. Learn successful approaches for grant writing and funding. Program Established in 1999, the VAQS Fellowship Program is comprised of 8 training sites throughout the United States and an affiliate site in Toronto, Canada. Each of the fellowship sites is located at a VA medical center and partnered with an academic medical center and university. Mentoring is a critical component of this two-year program which links individualized training at each site to a state-of-the-art curriculum developed by the VAQS Coordinating Center in Houston, Texas. Each year, three positions are available at each site. Stipends and fringe benefits are provided by the VA. Curriculum Components Weekly interactive video conferences Participation in national practicum opportunities Fellow improvement projects Clinical and education activities National conference Course work (MPH or equivalent degree tuition covered at some Requirements Physicians: Applicants must have completed ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship training, be board-eligible or board-certified, and have an active, unrestricted U.S. license to practice. International medical graduates must also fulfill visa and ECFMG requirements. Nurses: Accepted into a DNP or PhD program at one of the five affiliated schools of nursing or completed DNP or PhD; active, unrestricted license to practice; and U. S. citizenship. Contact Information Physician Contact Anne M. Tomolo, MD, MPH Chief of Quality Medicine, Medical Specialty Service Atlanta VA Medical Center Associate Professor of Medicine Emory University School of Medicine Phone 404-321-6111 | Cell 404-702-7337 Nurse Contact Bethany Roberston, DNP,CNM Executive Director & Chief Learning Officer WellStar Health System Clinical Assistant Professor Nell Hodgson Woodruff SON, Emory University Phone 770.956.6405 | Cell 678.595.1500
Legislator Name DC Phone Official webpage Scheduler Name/Email/Key Committee Assignments Senator Mark R. Warner (D, VA) 202-224-2023 Andrea Friedhoff andrea_friedhoff@warner.senate.gov -Senate Budget Committee -Senate Finance Committee Senator Tim Kaine (D, VA) 202-224-4024 Kate McCarroll kate_mccarroll@kaine.senate.gov -Senate Budget Committee Representative Robert J. Wittman (R, 202-225-4261 Carolyn King -No key committees for mentoring Representative Scott Taylor (R, VA-02) 202-225-4215 Beth Kaczmarek -House Appropriations Committee Representative Bobby Scott (D, VA-03) 202-225-8351 Randi Petty randi.petty@mail.house.gov -House Education & the Workforce Committee Representative Donald McEachin (D, VA-04) 202-225-6365 Tara Rountree tara.rountree@mail.house.gov -No key committees for mentoring Representative Tom Garrett (R, VA-05) 202-225-4711 Tripp Grant Tripp.grant@mail.house.gov -No key committees for mentoring Representative Bob Goodlatte (R, VA-06) 202-225-5431 Mary Pritschau mary.pritschau@mail.house.gov -House Judiciary Committee (chairman) Representative Dave Brat (VA-07) 202-225-2815 Sarah Walt -House Budget Committee -House Education and the Workforce Committee Representative Don Beyer (D, VA-08) 202-225-4376 Sophia Khan Sophia.khan@mail.house.gov -No key committees for mentoring Representative Morgan Griffith (R, VA-09) 202-225-3861 Kevin Baird Kevin.baird@mail.house.gov -No key committees for mentoring
Officer for consideration; the VA Contracting Officer shall furnish a written reply on the dispute or claim to the THP within 90 days. The THP shall comply with any decision of the VA Contracting Officer pending final resolution of the matter. In the event the Parties cannot amicably resolve the matter upon the decision of the VA Contracting Officer, a dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or breach thereof, shall be settled by mediation. The neutral mediator shall be assigned from the Administrative Judges of the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, with each Party bearing an equal share of any cost. The U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals may furnish a neutral at no cost. Any claim by the either Party against the other must be presented no later than 1 year after the effective date of cancellation or final expiration of this Agreement otherwise the party forfeits its right(s) to relief. SURVIVAL OF The rights and obligations of the parties under Paragraphs 6 (eligibility and reimbursement), 8.2 (privacy standards), 8.3 (medical malpractice), and 9 (disputes) shall survive expiration or cancellation of this Agreement. All other rights and obligations arising solely from this Agreement shall cease upon expiration or cancellation of the Agreement, provided expiration or cancellation of the Agreement shall have no effect on statutory rights or responsibilities of the parties. EFFECTIVE DATE, TERM, TERMINATION, AND AMENDMENT. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective upon the date when signed by all parties. The only official authorized to legally bind VA is the VA Contracting Officer. THP FILL IN EQUIVALENT INFORMATION. Term. This Agreement remain in effect for a term of one year from the effective date with the option to extend for additional years in one year increments not to exceed five years with the mutual written agreement of the parties. Amendment. Except for Cancellation, this Agreement may be revised or amended only by mutual written agreement signed by the signatories (or their authorized representatives) to this Agreement. Cancellation. Either party may cancel this Agreement at any time by providing a 60 day written notice of the intent to cancel the Agreement to the signatories (or their authorized representatives). Cancellation shall take effect at the end of the 60 day period established by the written notice.
not the reported durations after progress. In addition, once the final network diagram is approved, the contractor must recreate all manual progress payment updates on this approved network diagram and associated reruns for contract changes in each of these update periods as outlined above for regular update periods. This will require detailed record keeping for each of the manual progress payment updates. D. Following approval of the CPM schedule, the VA, the General Contractor, its approved CPM Consultant, RE office representatives, and all subcontractors needed, as determined by the SRE, shall meet to discuss the monthly updated schedule. The main emphasis shall be to address work activities to avoid slippage of project schedule and to identify any necessary actions required to maintain project schedule during the reporting period. The Government representatives and the Contractor should conclude the meeting with a clear understanding of those work and administrative actions necessary to maintain project schedule status during the reporting period. This schedule coordination meeting will occur after each monthly project schedule update meeting utilizing the resulting schedule reports from that schedule update. If the project is behind schedule, discussions should include ways to prevent further slippage as well as ways to improve the project schedule status, when appropriate. 1.10 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETION A. If it becomes apparent from the current revised monthly progress schedule that phasing or contract completion will not be met, the Contractor shall execute some or all of the following remedial actions: 1. Increase construction manpower in such quantities and crafts as necessary to eliminate the backlog of work. 2. Increase the number of working hours per shift, shifts per working day, working days per week, the amount of construction equipment, or any combination of the foregoing to eliminate the backlog of work. 3. Reschedule the work in conformance with the specification requirements. B. Prior to proceeding with any of the above actions, the Contractor shall notify and obtain approval from the COTR for the proposed schedule changes. If such actions are approved, the representative schedule revisions shall be incorporated by the Contractor into the Project Schedule before the next update, at no additional cost to the Government.
3. Test strand for conformance with ASTM and furnish report to Resident Engineer. 4. Inspect piles to insure specification requirements for curing and finishes have been met. // 3.3 FOUNDATION CAISSONS: A. Concrete Testing: Test concrete including materials for concrete as required in Article, CONCRETE of this section, except make two test cylinders for each day's placement of concrete. B. Maintain a record of concrete used in each caisson. Compare records with calculated volumes. C. Inspect percussion hole in bottom of each caisson to determine that material is capable of supporting design load. D. Inspect sides and bottom of each caisson for compliance with contract documents. E. Submit a certified “Caisson Record” for each caisson, recording actual elevation at bottom of shaft; final center line location of top; variation of shaft from plumb; results of all tests performed; actual allowable bearing capacity of bottom; depth of socket into rock; levelness of bottom; seepage of water; still water level (if allowed to flood); variation of shaft (from dimensions shown); location and size of reinforcement, and evidence of seams, voids, or channels below the bottom. Verify the actual bearing capacity of the rock strata by the use of a calibrated penetrometer or other acceptable method. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete below if only rock bearing. Revise test requirements to suit project. Coordinate probe depth with hardpan layer thickness. Do not let the probe penetrate into the next soil strata below, especially if water bearing, sandy layer is below. F. Caissons Bearing on Hardpan: Take undisturbed samples, suitable for tests required, from caisson bottom. Make auger probe to a depth of 2.5 meters (8 feet) below bottom and visually inspect and classify soil. Verify continuity of strata and thickness. 1. Conduct the following test on each sample, and report results and evaluations to the Resident Engineer: a. Unconfined Compression Test (ASTM D2166). b. Moisture Content (ASTM c. Density.
SECTION 02 41 00 DEMOLITION SPEC WRITER NOTES: 1. Delete between // // if not applicable to project. Also delete any other item or paragraph not applicable in the section and renumber the paragraphs. 2. Use this Section for projects involving total or large scale demolition. Omit this Section on projects involving minor demolition. 3. Buildings, structures, utilities, etc., required to be removed must be clearly shown. 4. Debris or dumps should be shown to the fullest extent. If quantities of materials to be removed cannot be accurately estimated, do not include estimates of quantities. If site clearing is included in project, removal of debris from onsite trash dumps should be included in that specification section, then removal of materials from onsite trash dumps should be included in this specification section. 5. Modify the following paragraphs to reflect specific conditions for the project. PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION: This section specifies demolition and removal of buildings, portions of buildings, utilities, other structures and debris from trash dumps shown. 1.2 RELATED WORK: A. Demolition and removal of roads, walks, curbs, and ongrade slabs outside buildings to be demolished: // Section 31 20 00, EARTH MOVING // Section 31 20 11, EARTH MOVING (SHORT FORM) //. B. Safety Requirements: Section 01 35 26 Safety Requirements Article, ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP). C. Disconnecting utility services prior to demolition: Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. D. Reserved items that are to remain the property of the Government: Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. E. Asbestos Removal: Section 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT. F. Lead Paint: Section 02 83 33.13, LEAD-BASED PAINT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL.
K. NEC National Electrical Code (by NFPA) L. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer's Association 2101 L Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20037 M. NFPA National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park P.O. Box 9101 Quincy, MA 800-344-3555 N. NIOSH National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health 4676 Columbia Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45226 513-533-8236 O. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402 P. UL Underwriters Laboratory 333 Pfingsten Rd. Northbrook, IL 312-272-8800 1.5 APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS 1.5.1 GENERAL APPLICABILITY OF CODES, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS A. All work under this contract shall be done in strict accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, standards and codes governing asbestos abatement, and any other trade work done in conjunction with the abatement. All applicable codes, regulations and standards are adopted into this specification and will have the same force and effect as this specification. B. The most recent edition of any relevant regulation, standard, document or code shall be in effect. Where conflict among the requirements or with these specifications exists, the most stringent requirement(s) shall be utilized. C. Copies of all standards, regulations, codes and other applicable documents, including this specification and those listed in Section 1.5 shall be available at the worksite in the clean change area of the worker decontamination system. 1.5.2 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY The Asbestos Abatement Contractor (Contractor) shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations related to any and all aspects of the asbestos abatement project. The Contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining training, accreditations, medical exams, medical records, personal protective equipment (PPE) including respiratory protection including respirator fit testing, as required by applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. The Contractor shall hold the VA and VPIH/CIH consultants harmless for any Contractor’s failure to comply with any applicable work, packaging, transporting, disposal, safety, ABATEMENT
Length: // 400 mm (16 inches) // 450 mm (18 inches) // 500 mm (20 inches) //. Width: // 150 mm (6 inches) // 175 mm (7 inches) // 200 mm (8 inches) // 225 mm (9 inches) // 250 mm (10 inches) // 275 mm (11 inches) // 300 mm (12 inches) // 350 mm (14 inches) //. Exposure: // 300 mm (12 inches) // 350 mm (14 inches) // 400 mm (16 inches) // 450 mm (18 inches) //. Texture: // Smooth // Medium // Natural Cleft //. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Select 50 mm (2 inch) minimum head lap for roof slopes greater than or equal to 20/12. Select 75 mm (3 inch) minimum head lap for roof slopes 8/12 to 20/12. Select 100 mm (4 inch) minimum head lap for roof slopes 4/12 to 8/12. Head Lap: // 50 mm (2 inches) // 75 mm (3 inches) // 100 mm (4 inches) // minimum. ROOFING Roofing Nails: Nails for Slate Shingles: ASTM F1667, Type 1, Style 23 copper slating nails, 25 mm (1 inch) longer than thickness of slate. Nails for Felt: ASTM F1667, Type I, Style 20, galvanized steel, smooth shanks. ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT Organic Felt: ASTM D226/D226M, Type II, No. 30. SelfAdhering Modified Bituminous Underlayment: ASTM D1970/D1970M. METAL FLASHING Provide metal roof flashings, including apron flashings, step flashings, valley flashings, drip edges, and vent pipe flashings specified in Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL. Metal: Copper. Valleys: 1 mm (20 oz., 0.039 inches). Other Locations: 0.55 mm (16 oz., 0.022 inches).
SECTION 07 51 13.13 COLDAPPLIED BUILTUP ASPHALT ROOFING SPEC WRITER NOTES: 1. Delete text between // ______ // not applicable to project. Edit remaining text to suit project. 2. Slopes: Do not use on slopes over 1/10 (1 inch per 12 inches). Provide 1/50 (1/4 inch per 12 inches) minimum to drains without any "Gutters" (no slopes between drains). Slope crickets 1/50 (1/4 inch per 12 inches). NO EXCEPTION TO MINIMUM SLOPE. 3. Coordinate with plumbing requirements for roof drains and drain locations at low points and mid span where maximum deflection occurs. Do not put drains at columns or on slopes. Coordinate with insulation to provide sumps at drains. 4. Coordinate details and systems used to provide code required fire rated roofing system. 5. Coordinate with Section 07 22 00, ROOF AND DECK INSULATION for roof insulation under the membrane. Decrease Rvalue 5 percent when mechanical fasteners are used through insulation to compensate for parallel heat flow. 6. Terminate base flashings minimum 200 mm (8 inches) above roof surface including curb for building expansion joints. 7. Do not put expansion joints at roof surface level. 8. Do not use "pitch pockets" or "sealant pockets" in lieu of base flashings and cap flashings. 9. This specification is for use over cellular insulating concrete concrete decks or insulation. Insert additional text when installed directly to other decks or insulation systems not specified in Section 07 22 00, ROOF AND DECK INSULATION. 10. Do not use pipe boots that provide less than 200 mm (8 inch) height above roof. GENERAL SUMMARY Section Includes: Coldapplied bituminous [hybrid] builtup roofing with // solar reflective granular coating // solar reflective aggregate surfacing // smooth surface with applied solar reflective coating //.
SECTION 08 36 13 SECTIONAL DOORS SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete between // //, if not applicable to project. Also delete all other items or paragraph not applicable in the section and renumber the paragraphs. PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION: A. This section specifies // manually // // electrically // operated sectional overhead steel doors. 1.2 RELATED WORK: A. Overhead Roll-Up Doors: Section 08 33 00, COILING DOORS AND GRILLES. B. Lock Cylinders for Cylindrical Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE. C. Painting of Factory Primed Doors: Section 09 91 00, PAINTING. D. Electrical Installation: 1. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS. //2. Section 27 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS. // 3. Section 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. 1.3 MANUFACTURER'S AND INSTALLER'S QUALIFICATIONS: A. Manufacturer's with (3) years’ experience in providing items of type specified. Submit manufacturer qualifications. B. Installers who are trained and approved by manufacturer for installation of units required. Submit installer qualifications. 1.4 SUBMITTALS: A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. B. Shop Drawings: 1. Details of construction, accessories and hardware, electrical and mechanical items, supporting brackets for motors, location, and ratings of motors, and safety devices. 2. Wiring diagrams for motors and controls, including wiring diagram for door, showing electrical interlock for motor with manually operated dead lock. C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: 1. Brochures or catalog cuts. 2. Manufacturer's installation procedures and instructions. 3. Maintenance instructions, parts list.
SECTION 08 56 66 DETENTION WINDOW SCREENS SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete text between // ______ // not applicable to project. Edit remaining text to suit project. GENERAL SUMMARY Section Includes: SPEC WRITER NOTE: See VA Architectural Design Manual 4.11 for guidance on permitted uses of detention screens and security screens. Detention screens for interior and exterior installations at exterior windows in existing buildings. SPEC WRITER NOTE: See VA Program Guide PG183, Topic 14 for guidance on security screens required locations. Security screens for exterior windows. RELATED REQUIREMENTS SPEC WRITER NOTE: Update and retain references only when specified elsewhere in this section. Finish Color: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS Comply with references to extent specified in this section. American Welding Society (AWS): D1.1/D1.1M15 - Structural Welding Code - Steel. ASTM International (ASTM): A653/A653M15 - Steel Sheet, ZincCoated (Galvanized) or ZincIron AlloyCoated (Galvannealed) by the HotDip Process. A780/A780M15 - Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of HotDip Galvanized Coatings. Master Painters Institute (MPI): No. 18 - Primer, Zinc Rich, Organic.
3. Low-E Coating: // Sputtered on second // // Sputtered on third // surface. 4. Visible Light Transmittance: // // percent minimum. 5. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: // // maximum. 6. Safety glazing label required. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain below if required for exterior glazing in hurricane high velocity wind zones; coordinate glass selection and interlayer thickness required based upon tested assemblies. 7. Windborne debris-resistant glazing unit required. 3.17 INSULATING GLASS SCHEDULE: SPEC WRITER NOTES: Use this schedule for applications where there are no force protection or other physical safety protection requirements that stipulate laminated glass lites for exterior openings. For exterior openings requiring laminated glass indoor lites, use INSULATING LAMINATED GLASS SCHEDULE below. Low emissivity coating should be on the air space surface of the inner pane of glass (the number 3 surface) in heating-dominated buildings, and on the number 2 surface (inside surface of the exterior pane) in coolingdominated buildings. A. Glass Type IG# // //: Clear insulating glass. 1. Overall Unit Thickness: //25 mm (1 inch)// // // . 2. Minimum Thickness of Each Lite: // 3 mm (0.12 inch) // // 4 mm (0.16 inch) // // 5 mm (0.19 inch) // // 6 mm (0.23 inch)// . 3. Outdoor Lite: Annealed float glass, except heat-strengthened float glass where required, and fully tempered float glass where indicated. 4. Interspace Content: // Air // // Argon // . 5. Indoor Lite: Fully tempered float glass. 6. Visible Light Transmittance: 80 percent minimum. 7. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.75 maximum. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Retain subparagraph if required. 8. Safety glazing required. B. Glass Type IG# // //: Low-E-coated, clear insulating glass. 1. Overall Unit Thickness: //25 mm (1 inch)// // // .
1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: 1. Description of each product to be provided. 2. Application and installation instructions. 3. Maintenance Instructions: Submit manufacturer’s written instructions for recommended maintenance practices. C. Qualification Data: For Installer. D. Sustainable Submittal: 1. Product data for products having recycled content, submit documentation indicating percentages by weight of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content. a. Include statements indicating for each product having recycled content. 2. Product data for field applied, interior, paints, coatings, and primers, include printed statement of VOC content indicating compliance with environmental requirements. E. Samples: 1. Each color and texture specified in Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES. 2. Samples for verification: For each and texture) resinous flooring system required, 6 inches (152 mm) square, applied to a rigid backing by installer for this project. 3. Sample showing construction from substrate to finish surface in thickness specified and and texture of finished surfaces. Finished flooring must match the approved samples in color and texture. F. Shop Drawings: Include sections, component details, and attachment to other trades. Indicate layout of the following: 1. Patterns. 2. Edge configuration//s//. G. Certifications and Approvals: 1. Manufacturer's certification of material and substrate compliance with specification. 2. Manufacturer's approval of installer//s//. 3. Contractor's certificate of compliance with Quality Assurance requirements.
2.5 A. Comply with NAAMM’s AMP 500 Series for Architectural and Metal Products for recommendations for applying and designating finishes. B. Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by applying a strippable, temporary protective covering before shipping. C. Appearance of Finished Work: Noticeable variations in same piece are unacceptable. Variations in appearance of adjoining components are acceptable if they are within the range of approved samples and are assembled or installed to minimize contrast. 2.6 //A. Clear Anodic Finish: AAMA 611, AA-M12C22A31, Class II, 0.010 mm (.39 mil) or thicker. // //B. Color Anodic Finish: AAMA 611, AA-M12C22A32/A34, Class II, 0.010 mm (.39 mil) or thicker. // //C. Baked-Enamel or Powder-Coat Finish: AAMA 2603, except with a minimum dry film thickness of 0.04 mm (1.5 mil). // PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL: A. Install units in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions with concealed fasteners. B. Verify partitions have received blocking and reinforcement before installation of // chalkboards // //, markerboards // // and presentation boards //. C. Assemble in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions. D. Grounds Designed to Receive Clips for SnapOn Trim: Continuous and secured 305 mm (12 inches) on center. E. Miter trim at corners, conceal fasteners. Modify trim as required to conform to surrounding construction details. 3.2 CLEANING A. Clean in accordance with manufacturers’ written instructions. B. Touch up factory-applied finishes to restore damaged or soiled areas. E N D
C. Deliver directories only when the site and mounting services are for installation work to proceed. D. Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities. 1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. B. ASTM International (ASTM): A666-10 Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar B209-14 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate B209M-14 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate (Metric) B221-14 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes B221M-13 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes (Metric) C1036-11e1 Flat Glass Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics D4802-10 Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic Plastic Sheet C. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA): 611-14 Anodized Architectural Aluminum 2603-13 Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels D. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM): AMP 500 Series Metal Finishes Manual E. Federal Specifications (Fed Spec): MIL-PRF-8184F Plastic Sheet, Acrylic, Modified. MIL-P-46144C Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate F. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): 70-14 National Electric Code
2.6 SIGN TYPES: A. General: 1. Fabricate signs that comply with VA Signage Design Guide. B. Text and Graphics: 1. Illuminated Signs: Form graphics with router and backed with 3 mm (0.0125 inch) thick minimum translucent white acrylic diffuser. Mechanically fasten diffuser and letter voids to sign face. 2. Non-illuminated Signs: Provide surface applied reflective white opaque vinyl graphics. //C. Illuminated Signs: 1. Construct UL approved cabinet from aluminum extrusion system with internal lamping 239 mm (9 inches) on center, maximum. 2. Provide energy saving fluorescent lamps that are turned on or off by photocell. 3. Provide power disconnect switch mounted on bottom or side away from traffic thoroughfare. Select lockable disconnect in accordance with Division 26, ELECTRICAL. 4. The sign face and changeable sign strips are to be 2.3 mm (0.090 inch) minimum to 3.2 mm (0.125 inch) thick aluminum. Mount aluminum faces and changeable strips into framed extruded cabinet face to allow for removal from top or side, so that faces can be changed without affecting extruded sign structure. 5. Changeable Strip Sign Text Modules: Extruded aluminum sliding panels which are retained by a horizontal aluminum channel mounted behind the insert panel joints. Text module heights are 101 mm (4 inches), 152 mm (6 inches) and 203 mm (8 inches). 6. Provide underground in accordance with construction documents, and up through base or post. Exposed electrical conduit runs are not acceptable. // //D. Post and Signs: 1. Construct Sign of extruded Aluminum System Including the Following Integral Features: Water relief channel, integral flanges for attachment of additional structural supports and mounting to posts with minimum 3 mm (0.125 inch) wall thickness. Weld post caps or mechanically attach with concealed fasteners. 2. Reveal Between the Post and Sign Cabinet: Extruded aluminum.
2. Paint all contact surfaces of assembled work (except welded contact surfaces and metal concealed in finished work) with an additional shop coat of similar paint. // PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS: Verify field dimensions prior to fabrication. 3.2 INSTALLATION: A. General: Comply with ASTM E557 except as otherwise required by accordion folding partition manufacturer’s written installation instructions. Install accordion folding partitions and plumb, with tight joints and uniform appearance, and free of deformation and surface and finish irregularities. B. Install accordion folding partitions and accessories after other finishing operations, including painting, have been completed. //C. Recessed Type Installation: Install so that bottom of track is flush with ceiling. // //D. Flush Type Installation (Surface Mounted): Install ceiling track against underside of ceiling. // E. : 1. Secure ceiling tracks to structural steel supports or other support system as shown on construction documents with 13 mm (1/2 inch) throughbolts or anchor bolts as appropriate. 2. Provide bolts near each end of track and at intermediate points not more than 609 mm (2 feet) on centers. //F. Electrical Operators: Installation to conform to the requirements of NFPA 70. // G. Adjustment: 1. Provide or other means as required to make partitions close openings fully and completely. 2. Install partitions so that leading edges fit tight to jambs or opposing partition leading edge for full height of partition. 3. Make all necessary adjustments to assure that hardware functions properly. E
This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial services in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); the number is VA118-15-Q-0160. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Acquisition Operations, Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), located at 23 Christopher Way, Eatontown, NJ intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) contract for an event to include a meeting space/function room with seating capacity for 360 people, adjacent breakout rooms, and audio/visual support for an Information Technology (IT) Training Summit Conference. The period of performance shall be May 11, 2015 through May 15, 2015. The Performance Work Statement set forth below and the Government’s terms and conditions represents the Government’s minimum requirements that an offer must meet. The American Industrial Classification (NAICS) for this effort is 532420. Please denote your company’s business size for NAICS Code 532420 and submit your company’s Representations and Certifications as posted in System for Award Management (SAM). Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT 1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES VA, Office of Information and Technology, Office of Product Development, Application Development Competency (ADC) has a requirement for an event to include a meeting space/function room with seating capacity for 360 people, adjacent breakout rooms, and audio/visual support for an Information Technology (IT) Training Summit Conference. Additionally, the location shall have the ability to provide 360 guest rooms (available for the duration of the event), which will be procured through separate procurements. 2.0 Applicable Documents N/a PERFORMANCE DETAILS 3.1 PERFORMANCE PERIOD The period of performance be May 11, 2015 through May 15, 2015. 3.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
UL LLC (UL): Listed - Online Certifications Directory. SUBMITTALS Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Submittal Drawings: Show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details. Show utility connection, sizes, and locations. Show fastening methods and locations, including required blocking. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Description of each product. Installation instructions. Test reports: Certify products comply with specifications. Medical cabinets. Certificates: Certify products comply with specifications. Certificate signed by manufacturer that servicing of component parts can be made from front of cabinet. Show cabinets are UL Listed for specified application. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications. Manufacturer // with project experience list //. Operation and Maintenance Data: Care instructions for each exposed finish product. Startup, maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency, and shutdown instructions for each operational product. Show parts list with part number. QUALITY ASSURANCE Manufacturer Qualifications: Regularly manufactures specified products. WARRANTY SPEC WRITER NOTE: Always retain construction warranty. FAR includes Contractor's one year and material warranty. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.24621, "Warranty of Construction."
1. Plain-end fittings with locking lugs or shear bolts are not permitted. 2. Piping sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and smaller shall be black steel Schedule 40 with threaded end connections. 3. Piping sizes 65 mm (2 ½ inches) and larger shall be black steel Schedule 10 with grooved connections. Grooves in Schedule 10 piping shall be rolled grooved only. 2.3 VALVES A. General: 1. Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. 2. Do not use quarter turn ball valves for 50 mm (2 inch) or larger drain valves. Control Valve: Shall be a manually operated outside stem and yoke (OS&Y) type. Dry-pipe Valve: Shall be a latching differential type. be complete with trim piping, valves, fittings, pressure gauges, priming water fill cup, velocity drip check, drip cup, and other ancillary components as required for proper operation. For dry-pipe sprinkler systems with volumes more than 1893 L (500 gal), provide a quick opening device unless water delivery time calculations have proven no quick opening device is required. Shall be capable of external reset. SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include valves for system that require fire department connections. //D. Check Valve: Shall be of the swing type with a flanged cast iron body and flanged inspection plate.// SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include an automatic ball drip where a fire department connection is provided. //E. Automatic Ball Drips: Cast brass 20 mm (3/4 inch) in-line automatic ball drip with both ends threaded with iron threads. // SPEC WRITER NOTE: Where the VA Plumbing Design Manual requires a backflow preventer, enact the following requirement.
Locations only) 38-60 degrees C (100-140 degrees F) (Domestic Hot Water Supply and Return) Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Thermal (Above ground piping only) 38 (1.5) 38 (1.5) 50 (2.0) 50 (2.0) 38-60 degrees C (100-140 degrees F) (Domestic Hot Water Supply and Return) Cellular Thermal 38 (1.5) 38 (1.5) 50 (2.0) 50 (2.0) 4-15 degrees C (40-60 degrees F) (//Ice water piping// Rigid Cellular Phenolic Foam (Above ground piping only) (exterior locations only) 25 (1.0) 25(1.0) 25 (1.0) 25 (1.0) 4-15 degrees C (40-60 degrees F) (//Ice water piping// Closed-Cell Rigid(Exterior Locations only) 25 (1.0) 25(1.0) 25 (1.0) 25 (1.0) (4-15 degrees C (40-60 degrees F) (//Ice piping//) Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Thermal (Above ground piping only) 25 (1.0) 25(1.0) 25 (1.0) 25 (1.0) 4-15 degrees C (40-60 degrees F) (//Ice water piping// Cellular Glass Thermal 38 (1.5) 38 (1.5) 38 (1.5) 38 (1.5) E N D
b. RO Product Tubing From Each Membrane Housing: ASTM D1785, Schedule 80 PVC, ASTM D2855 socket welded and flanged. c. Low Pressure Control and Pressure Gage Tubing: Polyethylene. d. High Pressure Reject and Recycle Piping: Greater than 520 kPa (75 psig): ASTM A269/A269M, Type 304 schedule 10 stainless steel with butt welded joints. e. High Pressure Control and Pressure Gage Tubing: 6895 kPa (1000 psig) burst nylon. 2.4 EXPOSED PIPING A. Finished Room: Use full iron pipe size chrome plated brass piping for exposed water piping connecting fixtures, casework, cabinets, equipment and reagent racks when not concealed by apron including those furnished by the Government or specified in other sections. 1. Pipe: ASTM B43, standard weight. 2. Fittings: ASME B16.15 cast bronze threaded fittings with chrome finish. 3. Nipples: ASTM B687, Chromium-plated. 4. Unions: MSS SP-72, MSS SP-110, brass or bronze with chrome finish. Unions 65 mm (2-1/2 inches) and larger shall be flange type with approved gaskets. B. Unfinished Rooms, Mechanical Rooms and Kitchens: Chromeplated brass piping is not required. Paint piping systems as specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING. 2.5 ETHYLENE OXIDE (ETO) STERILIZER WATER SUPPLY PIPING A. Stainless steel, ASTM A312, Schedule 10 with stainless steel butt welded fittings. Provide on sterilizer water supply. 2.6 TRAP PRIMER WATER PIPING A. Pipe: Copper tube, ASTM B88, type K, hard drawn. B. Fittings: Bronze castings conforming to ASME B16.18 Solder joints. C. Solder: ASTM B32 alloy type Sb5. Provide non-corrosive flux. 2.7 STRAINERS A. Provide on high pressure side of pressure reducing valves, on suction side of pumps, on inlet side of indicating and control instruments and equipment subject to sediment damage and where shown on drawings. Strainer element shall be removable without disconnection of piping. B. Water: Basket or "Y" type with easily removable cover and brass strainer basket.
//H. Submit training plans and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.// 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. General: 1. UL Compliance: Comply with UL 778 for water pumps. 2. Design Criteria: a. Pump sizes, capacities, pressures, operating characteristics and efficiency shall be as scheduled. b. Headcapacity curves shall slope up to maximum head at shutoff. Select pumps near the midrange of the curve, and near the point of maximum efficiency, without approaching the pump curve end point and possible cavitation and unstable operation. Select pumps for open systems so that required net positive suction head (NPSHR) does not exceed the net positive head available (NPSHA). c. Pump Driver: Furnish with pump. Size shall be nonoverloading at any point on the headcapacity curve, including in a parallel or series pumping installation with one pump in operation. d. Provide all pumps with motors, impellers, drive assemblies, bearings, coupling guard and other accessories specified. Statically and dynamically balance all rotating parts. e. Furnish each pump and motor with a nameplate giving the manufacturers name, serial number of pump, capacity in GPM and head in feet at design condition, horsepower, voltage, frequency, speed and full load current and motor efficiency. f. Test all pumps before shipment. The manufacturer shall certify all pump ratings. g. After completion of balancing, provide replacement of impellers or trim impellers to provide specified flow at actual pumping head, as installed. B. Hot Water Circulating and Recirculating Pumps: Components shall be assembled by a single manufacturer and the pump motor assembly shall be the standard cataloged product of the manufacturer. C. Domestic Water Pressure Booster System: 1. Components shall be furnished by a single manufacturer and the system shall be the standard cataloged product of the manufacturer. 2. Shop Test: Water booster unit and its component parts shall undergo a thorough electric and hydraulic operating test prior to shipment.
1. Select W (HP) for units based on size of facility and anticipated use as follows: a. 2238 W (3 HP) - Light Use: Small and medium-size facility – pot and pan sinks. Small facility – warewashing. Small and large-size facility – prep sinks. b. 3730 W (5 HP) - Medium Use: Medium facility – warewashing. Large facility – pot and pan sinks. c. 5222 W (7 HP) - Heavy Use: facility – warewashing. 2. Symbols below correspond with "Room Equipment Guide" identification system. Verify project requirements before specifying equipment that deviates from "Room Equipment Guide." 3. Edit symbols to coordinate with identification on drawings. F. Disposer Nomenclature: SYMBOL UNIT SIZE CONE AND COVER SIZE ACCESSORIES K2331 2238 W (3 HP) 300 mm (12 inches) Control panel spray rinse assembly K2332 2238 W (3 HP) 381 mm (15 inches) Control panel spray rinse assembly K2333 2238 W (3 HP) 450 mm (18 inches) Control panel spray rinse assembly K2334 2238 W (3 HP) 381 mm (15 inches) Trough connection control panel spray rinse assembly K2335 2238 W (3 HP) 450 mm (18 inches) Trough connection control spray rinse assembly K2351 3730 W (5 HP) 300 mm (12 inches) Control panel spray rinse assembly 3730 W (5 HP) 381 mm (15 inches) Control spray rinse assembly K2353 3730 W (5 HP) 450 mm (18 inches) Control panel spray rinse assembly K2354 3730 W (5 HP) 381 mm (15 inches) Trough connection control panel spray rinse assembly K2355 3730 W (5 HP) 450 mm (18 inches) Trough connection control panel spray rinse assembly
SECTION 23 08 11 DEMONSTRATIONS AND TESTS FOR BOILER PLANT PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED A. Procedures for onsite demonstration and testing of equipment and systems, including temporary facilities. B. Instruction of Government operating personnel. C. All demonstrations, instructions and testing must be completed prior to Government acceptance for beneficial use. All safety devices most pass 100 percent before the boiler plant can be accepted for beneficial use. D. Plumbing and emergency power systems are not included. 1.2 DEFINITIONS A. StartUp: Initial inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, and operation of equipment and systems by the contractor with the assistance of the representatives of the equipment manufacturers. B. PreTests: The final stage of the startup procedure. This occurs after all adjustments have been made except for minor fine-tuning that can be done during the pretest. Serves as verification that the systems are ready for the final test. Witnessing of pretest by Resident Engineer (RE) is not required. C. Tests: Tests, witnessed by the RE/COTR or their representative, which demonstrate that all equipment and systems are in compliance with requirements. At VA expense, VA may utilize the services of an independent testing organization or consultant to witness the tests. 1.3 RELATED REQUIREMENTS A. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES. B. Section 23 05 10, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR BOILER PLANT and STEAM GENERATION. C. Section 23 05 51, NOISE and VIBRATION CONTROL FOR BOILER PLANT. D. Section 23 21 11, BOILER PLANT PIPING SYSTEMS. E. Section 23 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS. F. Section 23 09 11, INSTRUMENTATION and CONTROL FOR BOILER G. Section 23 10 00, FACILITY FUEL SYSTEMS. J. Section 23 50 11, BOILER PLANT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. H. Section 23 52 39, FIRE-TUBE BOILERS. I. Section 23 52 33, WATER-TUBE BOILERS.
1. Case: Turretstyle, bottom connection, threaded ring, blowout disc in rear. 2. Dial: 200 mm (8 inch) minimum diameter, noncorrosive, black markings on white background. 3. Measuring Element: Bourdon tube designed for steam service. 4. Movement: Stainless steel, rotary. 5. Pointer: Micrometer adjustable, black color. 6. Window: Laminated safety or plastic. 7. Accuracy: One half percent of the full span. 8. // 0 - 2000 kPa // 0 300 psi // gage. 9. Installation: Stop valve, steel piping, valved blowdown, siphon, union at gauge, valved connection for inspector's gauge. Refer to Detail, FIRETUBE BOILER. D. Water Level Safety and Operating Controls and Indicators: 1. Provide high and low water warning alarms, primary and auxiliary low water burner cutoffs, automatic electronic modulating feedwater level control system, gage glass. a. High and low water warning alarms shall operate bell and separate high and low water level indicating lights on boiler control panel and shall not shut down the burner. b. Primary and auxiliary low burner cutoff devices shall be in two separate water columns, piped individually to the boiler water spaces. One device shall be float-type, the other device shall be conductivity probes. Primary and auxiliary cutoffs shall require manual reset. Auxiliary cutoff shall shut down power to the burner management system. Non-latching shunt switches shall allow blowdown of water columns without shutting down the burner. c. Water level set points for all devices shall be as recommended by boiler manufacturer. d. Water level control system shall maintain the water level within limits established by boiler manufacturer for normal water level with no tripping of high and low level alarms with instantaneous load swings of 25 percent of boiler capacity. Feedwater pump will operate continuously. e. Refer to Section 23 09 11, INSTRUMENTATION and CONTROL FOR BOILER PLANT for detailed operation of all indication, monitoring, alarm and control devices.
PB-2.1-07 Proper Handling, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Deadfront Distribution Switchboards Rated 600 Volts or Less E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): 70-11 National Electrical Code (NEC) F. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL): 67-09 Panelboards 489-09 Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures 891-05 Switchboards SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete between // // if not applicable to project. Also delete any other item or paragraph not applicable to the section and renumber the paragraphs. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL A. Shall be in accordance with ANSI, IEEE, NEMA, NFPA, UL, as shown on the drawings, and have the following features: 1. Switchboard shall be a complete, grounded, continuousduty, integral assembly, deadfront, deadrear, selfsupporting, // indoor type switchboard assembly, // tamperproof, weatherproof, outdoor type switchboard assembly//. Incorporate devices shown on the drawings and all related components required to fulfill operational and functional requirements. 2. Ratings shall not be less than shown on the drawings. Short circuit ratings shall not be less than the available fault current shown in the Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study. 3. Switchboard shall conform to the arrangements and details shown on the drawings. //4. Coordinate all requirements with the electric utility company supplying electrical service to the switchboard. The incoming electric utility feeder and revenue metering installation shall conform to the requirements of the electric utility company.// //5. Key-type mechanical interlocks for multiple circuit breakers shall be provided as shown on the drawings.// 6. Switchboards shall be assembled, connected, and wired at the factory so that only external circuit connections are required at the construction site. Split the structure only as required for shipping