MODIFICATION
66 -- Instruments and laboratory equipment
- Notice Date
- 8/15/2002
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Acquisitons Management Branch, PO Box 12874, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709
- ZIP Code
- 27709
- Solicitation Number
- ESV20381
- Response Due
- 8/23/2002
- Point of Contact
- Elaine Shoaf, Purchasing Agent, Phone (919) 541-2616, Fax (919) 541-5117,
- E-Mail Address
-
shoaf1@niehs.nih.gov
- Description
- This is an amendment to ESV20381 posted on August 7, 2002, with a response date of August 23, 2002. This is a correction to that announcement. It should not have been announced as a sole source procurement by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. This requirement is, in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Paragraph 19.502-2 , set aside for small businesses. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is ESV20381A and incorporates provisions and clauses through FAC 97-25. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The NAICS/Code is 339999/500EM. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The National Institute of Environmental Sciences is interested in obtaining dust/mist respirators. The dust/mist respirators should be Magic Arch N95 Particulate Respirator by Alpha ProTech Ltd or Equal. Estimated quantity for one year is 3600 boxes, 35 respirators to a box. The following is both the salient characteristics and criteria for evaluating "or equal" respirators: 1) Must be approved by NIOSH 42CFR84 to be N95 rated; 2) malleable aluminum band over the nose and under the chin to provide a custom fit for all users and create a positive facial lock; 3) Magic Arch design to provide maximum breathability with more functional breathing area, cooler comfort, sustained filtration and no restriction of downward vision; 4) eliminates fogging of safety goggles/glasses; 5) soft, hypoallergenic inner facial lining; and 6) two elastic retention straps to provide secure and easy application. If "equal" is being quoted, one (1) box of respirators must be sent to NIEHS, Attn: Elaine Shoaf, Room 250 Nottingham Hall, 4505 Emperor Blvd., Durham NC 27703 by the closing date of this announcement (8/23/02). Samples must comply with above specifications. If sample is in compliance the secondary evaluating factor is price. This is a Term Purchase Order (TPO), and items may be ordered on an as required basis by NIEHS during the period of one (1) year, August 27, 2002 through August 26, 2003. Deliveries will be made to NIEHS Warehouse, Bldg. 104, South Campus, 111 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Offeror should quote FOB Destination. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by e-mail no later than August 19 to Elaine Shoaf, shoaf1@niehs.nih.gov; telephone 919 541-2616. Offers are due no later than 12:00 Noon EST, August 23, 2002. Faxed quotes will be accepted at 919 541-5117. The following provision applies to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors. There are no additional addenda. Offerors shall include with offers a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following paragraphs of 52.212-5 apply: (a) and (11) - (16) (21) (22) (25) (27) of (b) and 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems ((DPAS) does not apply. For information concerning this solicitation contact Elaine Shoaf, telephone 919 541-2616 or e-mail shoaf1@niehs.nih.gov.
- Record
- SN00141406-W 20020817/020815213314 (fbodaily.com)
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