SRCSGT | 66 | contract for the certification of Class I Laminar Air Flow Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC), Class II, Type A2 BSC’s, and Class III BSC’s, and chemical fume hoods (Ames, Iowa)

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66 -- contract for the certification of Class I Laminar Air Flow Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC), Class II, Type A2 BSC’s, and Class III BSC’s, and chemical fume hoods (Ames, Iowa)

Notice Date: 7/20/2009
Notice Type: Sources Sought
NAICS: 811219 — Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Contracting Office: Department of Agriculture, Office of Procurement and Property Management, Procurement Operations Division, 300 7th Street, S.W., Room 377, Reporters Building, Washington, District of Columbia, 20024
ZIP Code: 20024
Solicitation Number: 289017
Archive Date: 8/18/2009
Point of Contact: Carol R. Dingess, Phone: 6123363208
E-Mail Address: Carol.Dingess@aphis.usda.gov
(Carol.Dingess@aphis.usda.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: Scope of Work The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) intends to award a firm fixed-price indefinite quantity commercial service contract for the certification of Class I Laminar Air Flow Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC), Class II, Type A2 BSC's, and Class III BSC's, and chemical fume hoods, for their facilities located at 1800 Dayton Avenue, 1920 Dayton Avenue and 2300 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. According to APHIS' ISO 17025 Accreditation, only an individual who is currently accredited by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) on NSF/ANSI Standard 49 Class II (Laminar Flow) Biosafety Cabinetry can be the certifier to calibrate and make repairs to these BSC's. One copy of the individual's NSF Accreditation Certificate needs to be submitted when the individual comes on-site. Work must be performed in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 49 Class II (Laminar Flow) Biosafety Cabinetry, Annex F - Field Tests. The Class I cabinets, Class III cabinets, and chemical fume hoods must be certified according to manufacturer specifications/recommendations. The following physical certification tests are the minimum required tests to be performed: • Downflow Velocity • Inflow Velocity • HEPA Filter Leak Test (both supply and exhaust) • Airflow Smoke Pattern Tests o Downflow Test o View Screen Retention Test o Work Opening Edge Retention Test o Sash/Window Seal Test Calibration (airflow adjustments) and repairs (HEPA filter leaks) will be performed in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 49 Class II (Laminar Flow) Biosafety Cabinetry, Annex F - Field Tests or references therein. All tests reports need to be posted on the cabinets, or if certification stickers are used, be turned in to Mark Eimers after all cabinet certifications have been completed. Schedule of Work • Contractor shall coordinate with NCAH Safety and Security Unit (SSU) Occupational Health and Safety Specialist at least 2 weeks prior to the anticipated service date to ensure NCAH staff will be available to escort the certifying technician, answer questions and provide data on the intended certification date(s). • Certifications shall take place during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. • All required certifications shall be completed no later than September 30, 2010. Applicable Reference Documents • NSF/ANSI Standard 49 (http://www.nsf.org) NSF/ANSI Standard 49 Class II (laminar flow) biosafety cabinetry applies only to Class II biological safety cabinets, as designed to minimize the hazards inherent in working with agents assigned to biosafety levels 1, 2, or 3. The standard defines the tests for which a cabinet must comply to become NSF Certified. The standard includes basic requirements for design, construction, and performance that are intended to provide personnel, product, and environmental protection, reliable operation, durability, cleanability, noise level and illumination control, vibration control, and electrical safety. In addition, the standard includes detailed test procedures and informational annexes, including recommendations for installation, field certification tests, and decontamination procedures. • NSF Certification Policies for Biosafety Cabinetry (http://www.nsf.org) Period of Performance The effective period of performance shall be October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 with 4 possible option years. Security The NCAH is a secure facility. Contractors must be escorted at all times while on site. Contractors must provide photo ID and sign in/sign out when entering/leaving the facilities at all times. Technical Points of Contact Mark Eimers Occupational Health and Safety Specialist 1800 Dayton Avenue Ames, IA 50010 PH: (515) 663-7394 E-mail: Mark.E.Eimers@aphis.usda.gov Denise Macdonald Purchasing Agent 1800 Dayton Avenue Ames, IA 50010 PH: (515) 663-7099 E-mail: Denise.L.Macdonald@aphis.usda.gov Interested sources that are capable of providing the equivalent services listed above are encouraged to submit statements of capability to the contracting office. Small Business concerns are encouraged to participate. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but instead a market research method to determine interested sources. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No requests for capability briefings will be honored as a result of this notice. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. Please provide Tax I.D. Number, Duns Number, point of contact information, past performance and references regarding your ability to provide this item and or service along with your Statement of Capability. The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information they provide. Information provided is strictly voluntary. Please fax Statements of Capability to Carol Dingess at 612-336-3550 or email to Carol.Dingess@aphis.usda.gov. Email is the preferred method of communication. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. Closing date for submissions of Statement's of Capability is Monday, August 3, 2009 at 4:00PM ET.
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Place of Performance: Address: 1800 Dayton Avenue, 1920 Dayton Avenue, and 2300 Dayton Avenue, Ames, Iowa, 50010, United States; Zip Code: 50010
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66 -- contract for the certification of Class I Laminar Air Flow Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC), Class II, Type A2 BSC’s, and Class III BSC’s, and chemical fume hoods (Ames, Iowa)