SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- 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, - FEDBIZ ANNOUNCEMENT
- Notice Date
- 8/8/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541380
— Testing Laboratories
- 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
- AG-6395-S-09-0166
- Archive Date
- 9/15/2009
- Point of Contact
- Carol R. Dingess, Phone: 6123363208
- E-Mail Address
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Carol.Dingess@aphis.usda.gov
(Carol.Dingess@aphis.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- WAGE DETERMINATION FOR YOUR RECORDS PRICING SCHEDULE TO BE RETURNED WITH BID STATEMENT OF WORK ATTACHMENT 1 NOTE TO OFFEROR TO BE RETURNED WITH OFFER FEDBIZ ANNOUNCEMENT AND CLAUSES 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). Certification will be done as a minimum annually and on an " as needed" basis after that. The estimated quantity of cabinets needing certification at this time is 225. • Certifications shall take place during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. • All required certifications for the first period of this contract 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 Point 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 Submit faxed quotations to Purchasing Section ag (612) 336-3550, Attention Carol Dingess. Quotations are due by August 31, 2009 by 4:00pm Eastern Time. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used per FAR 12. A firm Fixed Price Contract will be awarded. *Notice of total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS Code: 541380 Small Business Size: $12mil NOTICE TO LARGE BUSINESS: The USDA buying activity in Minneapolis, MN is committed to participation of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business in the performance of work under this solicitation and resultant contract. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUEDS THE ONLY SOLICITATION. PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND NO OTHER WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. All Responsible Small Businesses May Submit a Quotation For Consideration. Offers shall include 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications, Which may be submitted from the website: http://orca.bpn.gov All offers must be signed. Please include Tax I.D. # AND DUNS# WITH YOUR QUOTE. Evaluation of offers To evaluate offers for award purposes, the Government will apply the offeror's proposed fixed prices/rates to the estimated quantities for the base and 4 option years, included in the solicitation, and will add any other direct costs if applicable. Past performances references - Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information) 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 with quote. The U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS A TAX EXEMPT AGENCY. (EXEMPT FROM STATE AND FEDERAL TAX)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 1800 DAYTON AVE, 1920 DAYTON AVE, & 2300 DAYTON AVE, AMES, Iowa, 50010, United States
- Zip Code: 50010
- Zip Code: 50010
- Record
- SN01904652-W 20090810/090808233523-a2d83798868285a65b60031b5164e98c (fbodaily.com)
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