DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, 1095 Willowdale Rd., Morgantown, WV 26505-2888

66 -- FURNISH AERODYNAMIC PARTICLE SIZERS AND ASSOCIATED AEROSOL DILUTERS FOR NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, MORGANTOWN, WV SOL 97-010 DUE 052297 POC Brenda Goodwin, (304)285-5882/Contracting Officer, Rex S. Wolfe, Jr. (304)285-5883 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; BIDS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is issued as Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 97-010. This procurement is being issued unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3829 with a size standard of 500 employees. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), requires the following CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (CLINs): CLIN 001- quantity three (3) Each, Aerodynamic Particle Size Spectrometers such as TSI Model 3320 or equal and CLIN 002 -- quantity three (3) Each, associated Aerosol Dilluters such as TSI Model 3302A or equal. FAR Clause 52.211-9 "Desired and Required Time of Delivery" applies to this solicitation. GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATIONS: (1) These instruments shall possess the ability to monitor, on a real time basis, the particle concentration, aerodynamic size, scattered light intensity, and other physical properties of both solid and liquid aerosol particles. The unit shall be able to display the measurements in the number, surface area, and mass concentrations of particles as a function of aerodynamic diameter, and to express these concentrations also as a cumulative percentage of aerosols with aerodynamic diameter, (2) The instrument shall use a single laser to generate two laser sensing spots for making time-of- flight measurements on airborne particles to determine number concentration and aerodynamic size in the range of .07 to 20 m. It shall accommodate particle concentrations to 1,000 particles per cubic centimeter, with 2% coincidence error at 0.5 m or less than 6% at 10 m, (3) Volumetric flow control and pressure correction are required to stabilize operation for field operation of these instruments. In addition, a weight of less than 25 pounds is required to increase portability in the field, as is the capability to operate on single phase 110v AC power, (4) Sample flow rate shall not exceed 1 liter per minute and total flow rate shall not exceed 5.0 liters per minute. Particle velocity shall remain subsonic to reduce non-Stokesian effects. The purchased unit shall be compatible with an aerosol diluter to enable use over an increased concentration range, and the inlet of this unit shall be designed in such a manner as to minimize loss of particles by impaction or other means, and (5) The units shall be computer-controlled using Windows based software operated via a 9 pin RS232 connector on an 80486 PC. Output both directly to a printer and to a spreadsheet format is required. A display of size distribution, concentration, mass median aerodynamic diameter, scattered light intensity and remaining sampling time shall be available during sample collection. Thesenew units will provide the capability to conduct fast, in situ, and real-time monitoring in these aerosols. The Government desires delivery of all units within 2-3 weeks after contract award. If an offeror is unable to meet the desired schedule, it may without prejudicing evaluation of its offer, propose a different delivery schedule provided it does not extend beyond the Government's required schedule as follows: one of each CLIN within 30 days; one of each CLIN within 60 days, one of each CLIN within 90 days. The Government will evaluate based on F.O.B. Destination (Morgantown, West Virginia) and the requirements at FAR 52.214.21 "Descriptive Literature" apply. Information provided must demonstrate the unit's ability to meet the specification or your bid may be rejected. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in Clause 52.212-5 are also applicable to this acquisition as follows: 52.203-6 "Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, With Alternate I"; 52.203-10 "Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity", 52.219-8 "Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Concerns; 52.222.26 "Equal Opportunity"; 52.222-35 "Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans"; 52.222-36 "Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers"; 52.222-37 "Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era"; 52.225-3 "Buy American Act -- Supplies"; 52.225-18 "European Community Sanctions for End Products." FAR 52.214-10 "Contract Award -- Sealed Bidding" applies in lieu of FAR 52.212-2. Bids are due May 27, 1997, 2:00 p.m. local prevailing time. Submit the following to DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, Attn: Brenda Goodwin, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505: (1) original and three copies of a completed SF 1449, signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization; (2) Pricing Schedule for CLIN 001 and CLIN 002; (3) completed Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52,212-3; (4) descriptive literature for evaluation purposes; and (5) acknowledgment of solicitation amendments, if any. Facsimile Bids are not authorized. Offers that fail to furnish the required information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Award of a one firm fixed-price contract will be made on or about June 1, 1997. Information regarding this notice can be obtained from Brenda Goodwin at (304)285- 5882 or by fax at (304) 285-6083. All responsible sources may submit a response, which shall be considered by the Agency. (0120)

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