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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 15, 2003 FBO #0563
SOURCES SOUGHT

99 -- AMBIENT AIR SAMPLER

Notice Date

6/13/2003
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

US Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center, APG Contracting Div., Edgewood Branch, ATTN: AMSSB-ACC-E, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424
 

ZIP Code

21010-5424
 

Solicitation Number

AIR SAMPLER
 

Response Due

7/7/2003
 

Archive Date

9/5/2003
 

Point of Contact

Sherry Compton, 410-436-8565
 

E-Mail Address

US Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center, APG Contracting Div., Edgewood Branch
(sherry.compton@sbccom.apgea.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

NA N/A This is NOT an Invitation for Bids (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This is a Sources Sought Market Survey. The Department of the Defense is seeking sources for commercial ambient air samplers that are high flow at high backpressures. This sam pler will be used to collect and concentrate biological particulates from ambient air for presumptive, confirmatory and definitive identification of biological warfare (BW) agents. This sampler will be used under conditions ranging from protected office s pace to harsh exterior environmental conditions and rough handling. The primary use of the product will be for military applications. 1. The Ambient Air Sampler shall have the following flow rates and particle collection characteristics: Minimum flow through two filters 900-1000 liters per minute (lpm), and 600-800 lpm through one filter Two filter sampling platform through 1 7/8 inches diameter polyester felt Filters Filter efficiency greater than 97%, Filter porosity 1-micron particle size 2. The Ambient Air Sampler must continuously collect samples for 8 hours before replacing the collection filter(s). 3. The Ambient Air Sampler must have a sample retention efficiency of 70% over an 8-hour sampling period. 4. The unit must be rated for continuous duty with a 35,000 to 40,000 hour life. 5. The Ambient Air Sampler shall be capable of operating in interior locations as well as in harsh, exterior combat environments, to include aboard ships. Any exterior variant must use the basic components of the primary unit offered and be resistant to extreme external conditions such as wind, rain, snow, corrosion, sand and dust. The successful product must prevent debris greater than 100 microns from restricting filter airflow, to include naturally occurring environmental contaminants and any battlef ield interferents. The Ambient Air Sampler shall operate and deploy without degradation under all climatic conditions according to MIL-STD 810 F to include: - operating temperatures of -28ºC to 60ºC. - storage temperature of -39ºC to 62ºC. - altitudes of 8000 ft. above sea level - solar radiation - 5% to 95% relative humidity. 6. The exterior Ambient Air Sampler must be able to be secured, preventing any unauthorized movement or entry into the unit. Additionally, the filters or samples collected by the sampler will be protected from removal, tampering, or access by unauthorize d personnel. 7. The Ambient Air Sampler must be man portable, with the interior version possessing a maximum weight of 42 lbs and the exterior version possessing a maximum weight of 84 lbs. Both versions shall be capable of being operated and maintained by the 5th an d 95th percentile warfighter. 8. The Ambient Air Sampler will be capable of operating in varying power configurations. At a minimum, the sampler must possess the ability to function at 120/240 V, 50/60 Hz commercial or generator power, and operate at 24 V DC battery power (for vehicu lar operations). Power at startup must be 17 amps or less, and 6 amps or less during continuous operation. 9. The Ambient Air Sampler must be mission capable within 10 minutes. 10. Operating noise levels must be less than 60 dB at 2 feet. 11. The Ambient Air Sampler shall be safe for transport, storage, assembly, operation, and disposal throughout its life cycle. 12. The Ambient Air Sampler must require minimal servicing or maintenance and the sampler should require minimal training on its operation or maintenance. 13. The Ambient Air Sampler must be capable of unrestricted air, highway, rail and marine transport worldwide. Written information must include the following: Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, facsimile number, electronic mail address. Additionally it must address the aforementioned requirements and include relevant product literature, system certifications, testing documentation, training/instructi on documents, type and length of warrantees, weight and dimensions, parts lists, and servicing/maintenance instructions. Independent test results and evaluations that support product function, safety, human factors engineering, reliability and suitabilit y are desired. After review of the product information submitted, the government may contact interested parties to obtain samples for evaluation. Samples will not be returned. Interested parties should contact Mr. Stephen Skolnik at (410) 436-3955 or e- mail at steven.skolnik@apgea.army.mil.
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD13/AIR SAMPLER/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: US Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center, APG Contracting Div., Edgewood Branch ATTN: AMSSB-ACC-E, 5183 Blackhawk Road Aberdeen Proving Ground MD

Zip Code: 21010-5424

Country: US
 

Record

SN00347968-F 20030615/030613214901 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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