Lock Out – Tag Out (LOTO) Services at Chillicothe VAMC - Chillicothe, OH

This document is an official federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (WD # 2015-4771, Revision 34) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor via SAM.gov. Last revised on August 17, 2026, it establishes the minimum wage rates, occupational classifications, and fringe benefits for federal service contracts performed in the Ohio counties of Adams, Athens, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Meigs, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Vinton. The wage determination lists hundreds of eligible labor categories organized by occupational families, such as administrative support, automotive services, health, information technology, and maintenance. In addition to base hourly wages, the document mandates specific fringe benefits, including standard health and welfare contributions of $5.92 per hour (or $5.42 per hour under Executive Order 13706), a minimum of twelve paid annual holidays, and graduated paid vacation based on length of service. It also details regulatory guidelines regarding paid sick leave requirements under Executive Order 13706, minimum wage mandates under Executive Order 13658, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. Furthermore, the document outlines the formal conformance process (Standard Form 1444) required for contractors to establish wage rates for any necessary job classifications not explicitly listed in the registry.

This federal Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It solicits firm-fixed-price proposals for comprehensive Lock Out–Tag Out (LOTO) services at the Chillicothe, Ohio Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The selected contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and training to develop, implement, and annually review graphical, equipment-specific LOTO procedures for up to 454 assets (initially starting with 137 assets). Key deliverables include creating durable laminated placards affixed to each asset, compiling indexed documentation binders, and conducting hands-on training for VA personnel. All services must strictly conform to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 and ANSI Z244.1 standards. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period (scheduled to begin October 1, 2026) followed by four consecutive one-year option periods. Quotes will be evaluated using a comparative evaluation process where technical capability and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. Quotations and requests for information must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Lakeisha Jackson, with RFIs due by September 8, 2026, and final quotes due by September 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

This document outlines the Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clause 852.219-75, which establishes the limitations on subcontracting and requires a Certificate of Compliance for a services contract. Under this specific services solicitation, the contractor certifies that it will not pay more than 50% of the government-funded contract amount to firms that are not certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Any work further subcontracted by a similarly situated subcontractor also counts toward this 50% limit. Other direct costs may be excluded if they are not the primary purpose of the acquisition. The clause warns that submitting a false certification carries severe criminal, civil, or administrative penalties under Title 18 U.S.C. Section 1001. Additionally, non-compliant firms may face referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee and fines. To ensure compliance, contractors must cooperate with the VA and provide documentation, such as invoices and subcontracts, upon request. Finally, offerors must complete, sign, and submit the formal certification with their proposal; failure to do so will render the offer ineligible for evaluation and award.