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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 05, 2006 FBO #1501
SOLICITATION NOTICE

J -- Fume Hood Face Velocity Readings, Inspections and Repairs

Notice Date

1/3/2006
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

811310 — Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
 

Contracting Office

Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, MD, 20899-1640
 

ZIP Code

20899-1640
 

Solicitation Number

SB1341-06-Q-0116
 

Response Due

1/20/2006
 

Archive Date

2/12/2006
 

Description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899 has a requirement for face velocity readings to be obtained on all the fume hoods on site. A system check is also required to be performed on the pressurized side. Any deficiencies found shall be reported and if approved by the NIST authorized representative, repaired. Most hoods are served by a dedicated exhaust fan located in the attic level of the laboratory buildings. There is approximately 10 feet of positive pressure ductwork on the outlet side of each fan. Other hoods in the newer buildings are served by a general exhaust system. All interior positive pressure exhaust ducts shall be leak tested. NIST has approximately 545 fume hoods located in various buildings around the site. These hoods are used by scientists and researchers on a daily basis. Most of the hoods are used for a variety of tasks as determined by the needs of the user, the overall majority are for general purpose use; however, there are hoods used for radioactive materials, and acids. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment and material necessary to perform the following : (1) The contractor shall perform a visible observation and inspection of mechanical components, fans, ductwork and flex connections for each hood and shall verify the flow sensors are working properly; (2) The contractor shall identify any problems found with the hoods while performing this work, this information shall be submitted to the NIST authorized representative as each building is completed; (3) The contractor shall make repairs upon approval by the Contracting Officer as authorized via a written modification to the purchase order. The contractor shall obtain the face velocities on 380 fume hoods located in the laboratories of various buildings (excluding buildings 224, and 222) around the site. Readings must be obtained using a Shortridge Instruments Inc., Air Data Multimeter ADM-860 or newer version and the Velgrid Air Velocity Accessory shall also be used. The test shall be performed as outlined in the Shortridge Operating Instructions, dated 2/21/2003, Chapter 6.0, Section 6.5, titled: Velgrid Air Velocity, as included with the ADM-860. The Contractor is required to complete a grid sheet with average readings and the NIST form ED-2 for each hood tested. NIST shall provide these forms to the Contractor. These completed forms shall be submitted to the NIST authorized representative for record keeping purposes. The 73 fume hoods located in building 224 have already had the face velocity readings checked, however, a leak check of the positive pressurized ducts and inspection of mechanical components etc. shall still be performed. The awarded Contractor obtaining the face velocity readings shall provide at least three (3) hours of hands on training to the NIST HVAC personnel on the proper methods used for obtaining the readings and shall follow all instructions as outlined in the NIST PLANT DIVISION INSTRUCTIONS. (P.D.I.) Note: The Contractor?s technicians performing the inspections, verifications and measurements must be certified, any other personnel, must be accompanied by a certified technician. Acceptable certifications are the National Environmental Balancing Board (NEBB) and the American Air Balancing Council (AABC). All future reference to certified technicians within the posted documentation and Statement of Work in which the Government references certified technicians, shall be either NEBB or AABC certified technicians. A certified technician shall verify the proper mechanical operation of each fan. Contractor shall check for proper belt tension, check the condition of the scroll and bearings visually and audibly etc., and inspect the condition of the ductwork for leaks or torn flex connections etc. The Contractor shall notify the NIST authorized representative upon completion of each building inspection and provide a written list of deficiencies. Once the Contractor and the NIST authorized representative have determined the actual repairs required , the Contractor shall provide a written price quote for the repairs to include labor and materials (labor shall be quoted at an hourly rate), to the NIST authorized representative. The NIST authorized representative will determine if the Contractor will be chosen to proceed with the necessary repairs. If repairs are necessary, upon completion of the repairs, the Contractor?s certified technician shall then verify the proper mechanical operation of each fan. The Contractor?s certified technician shall obtain hood face velocity measurements and determine total CFM on each hood. The sash height should be at fourteen (14) inches whenever possible while this work is being performed. The data collected shall be recorded on NIST forms ED-2 and grid sheets. The Contractor?s certified technician shall verify the accuracy of the flow sensors at each hood. The following documents will be included in the solicitation package upon posting: (1) Examples of the NIST Grid Sheets and ED-2; (2) Copies of the Shortridge Instruments Inc. operating instruction showing chapter 6.0, Section 6.5; and (3) A copy of the NIST P.D.I. Based on the fact that NIST obtains readings with the ADM-860, using the Velgrid Air Velocity Accessory, the Contractor is required to use the specified equipment so that all information can be collected and logged equally. The ADM- 860 unit used must be NIST traceable. Upon request, The Contractor must provide documentation of NIST traceability to the NIST authorized representative. All lab spaces must be checked for fume hoods as there is a potential that some new hoods may have been installed and others removed and may not be reflected on the current listing. The Contractor shall make record of any new hoods found that were not referenced on the list and any fume hoods that are no longer in place shall also be recorded. Any new fume hoods that have been found that were not on the list shall be tested and logged. The NIST authorized representative is required to obtain a completed NIST form 899 from Plant divisions Safety Representative before any type of repairs to fans or duct shall be performed. All work is required to be completed within four (4) months from the date of award of a purchase order. All documentation to include the entire scope of work, requirements and evaluation factors will be addressed within the posted solicitation. This procurement is being issued using full and open competitive procedures. All parties interested in responding to the solicitation may visit this web site around January 6, 2005, to download a copy of the solicitation at that time. Solicitation Number SB1341-06-Q-0116 is expected to be posted within the next 5 days; the due date for responses will be addressed at that time within the solicitation package. No telephone requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. If you do not have electronic access, and are interested in receiving a copy of the solicitation package, you may contact the Purchasing Agent (Joni Laster) for further assistance. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Successful Contractors must meet all the responsibility requirements of Subpart 9.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). To be eligible for award, offerors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. Additionally, Representations and Certifications shall be completed at http://orca.bpn.gov.
 

Place of Performance

Address: 100 Bureau Drive,, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Zip Code: 20899

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00960368-W 20060105/060103211610 (fbodaily.com)
 

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