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S--Winterization and Spring Charge Up of irrigation lines inside Dayton NC.

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36C78618Q0015Federal

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The National Cemetery Administration has awarded a sole source contract to AQUALON, INC., a small business based in Tipp City, Ohio, to perform one-time irrigation services at Dayton National Cemetery. The contract, effective December 26, 2017, covers essential irrigation system maintenance including spring start-up and fall winterization. The scope involves diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair services for all irrigation components such as controllers, control devices, and pump stations. Key tasks during winterization include shutting down the irrigation service, draining water lines using compressed air, securing control systems, and providing a freeze damage warranty. For the spring start-up, the contractor is responsible for coordinating with the city water department to restore water service, pressurizing the system, inspecting and adjusting irrigation zones, and ensuring proper operation of the central control and monitoring systems. The contract also includes compliance with FAR 52.219-14, which requires that at least 50 percent of the contract’s personnel costs be incurred by employees of the contracting small business. This ensures that a majority of the work is performed directly by AQUALON, INC. The services fall under NAICS code 561730, indicating landscaping services, and the contract is managed through the National Cemetery Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The work supports the upkeep of the cemetery’s irrigation infrastructure, helping maintain the grounds effectively throughout seasonal changes.

General Info

AQUALON, INC. contracted for irrigation maintenance at Dayton National Cemetery, ensuring seasonal system operation.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → National Cemetery Administration (36C786)

NAICS

561730 - Landscaping Services

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PostedDec 26

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → National Cemetery Administration (36C786)

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OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → National Cemetery Administration (36C786)

Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

National Cemetery Administration Contracting Service 75 Barrett Heights Road, Suite 309 Stafford, VA 22556 December 26, 2017 The National Cemetery Administration has awarded a sole source contract to small business AQUALON, INC. 7180B AGENBROAD RD TIPP CITY, OH for one-time irrigation services for Dayton National Cemetery. Please see attached justification for the reason. SCOPE OF WORK IRRIGATION SERVICES This Purchase Order shall cover spring start-up and fall winterization of diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair service of all irrigation system components, controllers, control devices, and pump stations. The Contractor shall be required to perform the following: IRRIGATION WINTERIZATION: Shut down Irrigation service at street. Contact city water department to inform them water meter is out of service till spring. Completely drain down pump station and meter vault. Evacuate water from main line piping, lateral piping, valves and heads with compressed air. Provide necessary air compressors and hoses. Drain down all flower watering stations connected to irrigation system. While blowing system down visually inspect basic system operation and prepare a maintenance report as needed. Secure central control computer, weather station and all controllers for winter. Warranty system against any freeze damage caused by improper winterization. Access to Toro Sentinel remote radios during winterization. IRRIGATION SPRING START-UP: Contact City Water Department to coordinate turning service and meter on, if necessary. Pressurize pump station and bring on-line. Slowly fill mainline to remove all air in pipes. Test all Flower Watering Stations. Test Pump station operations at all flow ranges. Run through entire system, operating each valve one at a time. Visually inspect each zone for proper operation and head adjustment. Make minor adjustments to heads or valves if required. Prepared a maintenance report noting any required repairs or work. Bring central control system on-line and test basic operation, including weather station and pump monitoring systems. Access to Toro Sentinel remote radios during start-up. FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside. (b) Applicability. This clause applies only to-- (1) Contracts that have been set aside or reserved for small business concerns or 8(a) participants; (2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants; and (3) Orders set aside for small business or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F). (c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for -- (1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.