This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation documents are available. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) , Emergency and Regulatory Compliance Services (ECRS) Facility in Riverdale, Maryland intends to negotiate a firm fixed Priced purchase to replace 10 PortaCounts (Model 8048) and purchase 24 Licenses. The Program currently has 33 TSI Brand Portacounts in use. Item Material/Description Quantity 1 8048 10.00 EA PortaCount Model 8048 (115V Generator) Respirator Fit Tester Includes: Carry Case, AC Adapter with Universal Plug Set, 8026 Particle Generator (115 VAC), Alcohol Cartridge, Alcohol Fill Capsule, Storage Cap, (2) Zero Check Filters, 3/16" and 1/4" Hose Adapters, (2) Spare Alcohol Wicks, (100) Sampling Probes, (100) Lock Washers; Probe Insertion Tool, Neck Strap; USB Cable, 8016 Alcohol Supply containing (16) 30ml Bottles of Reagent Grade Isopropyl Alcohol, FitPro Ultra Fit Test Software and 2-Year Warranty. Item Material/Description Quantity 2 FPU-F 24.00 EA FPU Software for 803X - Full Version FPU-F; License FitPro™ Ultra (FPU) – Full Version for fit testing navigation; video animations and real-time fit factor radial gauge during fit testing; Real-Time FitCheck™ Mode; data structure; reports and databases; and all other core tools in FPU. Includes future version. updates to all these FPU features will be provided with this license. type. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) currently operates a robust Respiratory Protection Program in which it has used PortaCounts™ provided by TSI Incorporated since 1998. APHIS is initiating the replacement of the second reiteration of the units (Model 8038) with the updated Model 8048. The older Model 8038s have entered their shelf life for production. Additionally, the older units are limited in their ability to perform firmware updates needed for performance. The rationale used for permitting this noncompetitive acquisition is In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i); For acquisitions greater than the micro-purchase threshold but less than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) the Contracting Officer may solicit from one source only if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, etc.). This is a follow-on requirement: AG-6395-B-13-0041 12/01/2012 to 11/30/2015 AG-6395-B-16-0019 12/01/2015 to 11/30/2018 AG-3267-B-17-0001 12/01/2018 to 11/30/2019 12639520A0012 01/02/2020 to 12/31/2022 12639523A0015 02/15/2023 to 02/14/2026 The TSI brand respirator test system was originally chosen because it was the only known system equipped to test the N95 respirators which are used by several USDA facilities. TSI is the Manufacturer for the Porta Counts used and they perform their own cleaning and calibration services. TSI brand respirators have been very reliable with long term operations enabling APHIS to keep the respiratory protective program active, specifically during zoonotic outbreaks and eradication efforts. The new Model 8048s will have the ability to transition data seamlessly into APHIS’ Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) used to manage employee medical monitoring surveillance. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services to the Contracting Officer by 4:00pm. (MST) by 04/03/2024 . Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing ) , and the size standard is 600 Employees. Responses received after the response date or without the required information will be deemed nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. Capability statements may be sent to: Carol Dingess, Contracting Officer Carol Dingess via email (only) at
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