J -- ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF AEROSOL INSTRUMENTATION

Notice Date

October 3, 2000

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

26505-2888

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in Morgantown, WV plans to purchase a one year routine maintenance agreement from TSI, Incorporated for maintenance of aerosol instrumentation owned by NIOSH. Service agreement would cover TSI model 8130, filter tester; model 8110, filter tester; model 8122, PAPR filter tester; model 8160, automated filter tester; model 3022A, condensation particle counter; and model 3934, particle sizer. The service agreement includes one visitation for calibration and service of equipment in addition to emergency services. A service agreement is essential to maintain the primary testing equipment presently being utilized for testing of particulate filters and respirators under 42 CFR 84. TSI controls copyrights, patent rights, trade secrets, technical data, and proprietary information such as schematic diagrams and calibration data which are essential for troubleshooting and repair of these instruments. The Government intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with the TSI, Incorporated, St Paul, MN. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. Organizations may respond within 7 days after publication of this notice and demonstrate that they have the expertise and capabilities necessary to meet the stated requirements. Forward information to : Brenda L. Goodwin, Reference: RI2001-005, DHHS, PHS, CDC, NIOSH, ALOSH, 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV 26505. Information received will generally be for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice is issued for informational purposes.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001005/SPMSC004.HTM (W-277 SN503267)