3yr BPA for Calibration and Cleaning Services for TSI Brand PORTACOUNTS

Agency: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
State: Maryland
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Posted: Jan 27, 2023
Due: Feb 13, 2023
Solicitation No: PR1086910
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3yr BPA for Calibration and Cleaning Services for TSI Brand PORTACOUNTS
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
PR1086910
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
Office
MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN
General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
  • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-07:00) MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME, DENVER, USA
  • Original Published Date: Jan 27, 2023 09:52 am MST
  • Original Response Date: Feb 13, 2023 08:00 am MST
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Apr 30, 2023
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 6665 - HAZARD-DETECTING INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Riverdale , MD 20737
    USA
Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) , Employee Services Division (ESD) Facility in Riverdale, Maryland intends to negotiate a firm fixed Priced Three year follow on Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for calibration and cleaning services previously under warranty for 33 TSI Brand Portacounts currently in use at APHIS/ESD/SB.



The TSI Brand PortaCounts used by APHIS/ESD/SB comply with current Avian Influenza respirator fit-testing requirements. This Respiratory Protection Program was developed to comply with OSHA and the specific requirements of the APHIS Program, and is mission critical to personnel.



APHIS currently has TSI Brand PortaCount units located nation-wide which are sent to the field for designated trained APHIS personnel to perform respirator fit-testing .



The current Quote is for each of the 33 Portacounts to have 3 calibrations.



The rationale used for permitting this noncompetitive acquisition is in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i);



For acquisitions greater than the micro-purchase threshold but less than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) the Contracting Officer may solicit from one source only if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, etc.).



This is a follow-on requirement:



AG-6395-B-13-0041 12/01/2012 to 11/30/2015



AG-6395-B-16-0019 12/01/2015 to 11/30/2018



AG-3267-B-17-0001 12/01/2018 to 11/30/2019



12639520A0012 01/02/2020 to 12/31/2022



The TSI brand respirator test system was originally chosen because it was the only known system equipped to test the N95 respirators which are used by several USDA facilities.



TSI is the Manufacturer for the Porta Counts used and they perform their own cleaning and calibration services.



The 8038 model incorporates two units (the N95 companion and regular Porta Count) into one unit for better portability and less cables, hoses, and other apparatus. This unit has a much better sensitivity so that fit-testing can be performed in areas that were "too clean" before. The 8038 model can be used with or without the laptop and incorporates the new OSHA fit-test measurement times that will enhance and shorten the overall fit-test procedure.



PortaCount Pro+ Universal Respirator Fit Tester



Includes: Porta Count Pro+ w/ Built-in N95-Companion, AC Adapter, Alcohol Cartridge, Alcohol Fill Capsule, Storage Cap, Two HEPA Filters, Operation & Service Manual, Alcohol Supplies, 3/16 and 1/4 Inch Hose Adapters, Two Spare Alcohol Wicks, Carrying Case, 100 Probe Sets w/ Probe Insertion Tool, FitPro Lite Test Software, Software Manual, 1 Gig USB Flash Memory Drive, USB Interface Cable.



This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, as well as three (3) references from other customers who are using these services, to the Contracting Officer by 4:00pm. (MST) by 02/13/2023 . Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), and the size standard is 500 Employees.



Responses received after the response date or without the required information will be deemed nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. Capability statements may be sent to: Carol Dingess, Contracting Officer Carol Dingess via email (only) at Carol.Dingess@usda.gov


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  • 250 MARQUETTE AVENUE SUITE 410
  • MINNEAPOLIS , MN 55401
  • USA
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History
  • Jan 27, 2023 09:52 am MSTSpecial Notice (Original)
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