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

66 -- DOP HIGH FLOW FILTER EFFICIENCY TESTER SOL RQ2000-029 DUE 082200 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 Request for Proposal No. RQ2000-029 This procurement is being issued unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3826 with a size standard of 500 employees. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Morgantown, WV, requires ONE EACH of a DOP High Flow Filter Efficiency Tester with High Flow Characteristic (30-300 LPM). SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS for an automated DOP filter efficiency test system for testing filter media, respirators, respirator cartridges and high flow filters used on powered-air-purifying respirator units. The tester employs a forward light scattering photometer (or equivalent) and can measure upstream and downstream aerosol concentrations necessary for accurately determining the filters efficiency (for 95, 99, 100 filter series). All the requirements set forth in 42 CFR 84, Subpart K pertaining to DOP filter efficiency determinations must be met. In addition, this instrument must have enhanced capabilities for monitoring flow rate, pressure drop and filter penetration. For example, the test flow rate range of this instrument must be capable of high flow rate filter efficiency determinations and function accurately up to 300 lpm with an accuracy of less than 2 percent of the flow reading. The pressure measurements must be at lease equivalent to existing equipment over the enhanced flow regime. The instrument MUST be capable of accurately determining filter efficiencies of greater than 99.97 percent (instantaneous and with filter loading). The detector system must be stable for long term use as a function of time. Present instruments can accurately measure penetration values of plus or minus .005 percent and this high flow instrument must be at least this accurate. The Government desires delivery within 90 to 120 days after receipt of contract. EVALUATION FACTORS: Offers will be evaluated for technical compliance with the specifications. The overall accuracy of the instrument will be a vital consideration in the evaluation process. The Government anticipates one award to the responsive, responsible offeror whose proposal is considered most advantageous to the Government. Offerors shall propose based on a delivered price, 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 stated Technical Criteria (specification) or your offer may be rejected. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- CommercialItems; 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: FAR 52.222-3 "Convict Labor (E.O. 11755)", 52.233-3 "Protest After Award (31 U.,S.C. 3553 and 40 U.S.C. 759)", 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 Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era"; 52.222-36 "Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities"; 52.222-37 "Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era"; 52.225-3 "Buy American Act -- Supplies"; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O.12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129); 52.225-18 "European Community Sanctions for End Products." OFFERS ARE DUE AUGUST 22, 2000, 2:00 p.m. local prevailing time. The offer acceptance period shall be at least 30 days. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO: DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, Attn: Brenda Goodwin (MS1019), REF: Solicitation RQ2000-029, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505: (1) Original and two copies of a completed SF 1449, signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization; (2) Schedule of Supplies/Services (vendor proposal) containing an item description with Part Numbers and Pricing for the system, a delivery schedule, and published price lists (if available); (3) completed Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3; (4) descriptive literature, tables, etc. which demonstrate compliance with specifications for evaluation purposes; and (5) acknowledgment of solicitation amendments, if any. Facsimile Offers 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 firm fixed-price contract is anticipated. 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. Posted 07/26/00 (W-SN478921). (0208)

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