U_S_Embassy_Mexico_City_GSO_Property_-_Air_Purifier_Scope_of_Work.docx

U.S. Embassy Mexico City GSO/Property Scope of Work - Residential Air Purifiers, FY2018

Requirement for Indefinite Quantity and Delivery:

The GSO Property office at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City requires an indefinite quantity of air purifiers (between 1,000 and 1,800) delivered in near equal deliveries between April and September, 2018. The period of performance for this contract is April 2018 through December 31, 2018.

Post’s current supply of home air purifiers does not meet the Department’s Safety and Health office performance standards. Therefore, in FY2018, all 1,000 existing air purifiers will be replaced. Additionally, post’s furnishings policy is under review which may increase the average number of air purifiers per home from 2.3 to 4 and thus increase the number of air purifiers on the order from 1,000 to 1,800.

We anticipate needing three monthly deliveries of 333 air purifiers and their corresponding air filters. Current date estimates require the first delivery of 333 air purifiers in April, the second delivery of 333 air purifiers in May, and the final delivery of 334 air purifier units in June to total 1,000 units. If more units are required, then we anticipate requesting a delivery amount of a similar quantity. We anticipate those deliveries will take place in July, August and September 2018; however, we may order under this contract through December 31, 2018.

Technical Requirements:

For health and operational cost reasons, the below brand name air purifiers or equal are required. Any other air purifier must meet ALL of the below requirements. Any deviation from these requirements must first be approved by the requesting office, U.S. Embassy Mexico City GSO Property.

Examples of Brand Name Air Purifiers that meet all requirements:

Winix 5500-2 http://s3.amazonaws.com/szmanuals/f1853d229e947ee9b406d3f093275b70 Filter - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Winix-Replacement-Filter-H-for-5500-2-116130/206997203

Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier http://retail.coway-usa.com/products/air-purifiers/minimum-space-maximum-efficiency Filter - https://www.amazon.com/Coway-3304899-Replacement-Filter-AP1512HH/dp/B00C7WMQTW

Capabilities:

Filter

· Filter is 99.97% effective at filtering 0.3 micron particles or better.

· Filters: At least a true HEPA filter and carbon filter.

· True HEPA filters only. Must be a certified HEPA filter. HEPA like filters are NOT acceptable.

· No air cleaners/purifiers with “permanent” filters. Filters must be replaceable.

· Total cost of annual filter replacements (carbon plus hepa filters) per unit CANNOT exceed $60 USD.

· Each unit must come with a one year (as determined by the manufacturer) supply of filters.

Air Purifier Unit

· “AHAM Verifide” (www.aham.org) Combined Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of at least 230 cfm for Pollen, 230 Dust, 230 Smoke and to clean areas of at least 300 sq. ft.

· Unit cannot produce any ozone as the U.S. EPA recommends against use of any air cleaners/purifiers that generate ozone, OR ozone emitting feature can be turned off, such as an optional ion filter or plasmawave technology.

· Voltage: 110/120

· Cycles: 50/60

· Wired for 15 amp outlets. Does NOT require a transformer.

· ENERGY STAR® designation or determined to meet ENERGY STAR® criteria by an organization recognized by the U.S. EPA as a Certification Body (CB) approved to administer verification testing for purposes of the ENERGY STAR® program. For example, AHAM (see http://ahamverifide.org/search-for-products/room-air-cleaners/ )

· Free standing floor model out of the box (no assembly required). No wall or ceiling units.

· Unit may NOT run at more than 80 watts on highest setting.

· Unit has a replacement filter indicator light.

· Unit has an air quality indictor, such as changing colors to indicate the air quality.

· Unit can be placed in an automatic mode or eco mode in which it changes the fan speed based off the indoor air quality.

· Does not exceed a noise level of 65 dBA at highest setting.

· Replacement filters can be purchased easily online or locally.

· Exchanging filters should be easy with no or minimal tools and the parts involved should be robust enough to withstand several exchanges per year.

· Manufacturer’s warranty of 1 year or greater.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative for this contract is:

GSO Property Assistant, Mr. Sergio Alvarez AlvarezSA@state.gov +52-1-55-5080-2000

Delivery Instructions:

PACKING: Items covered by this order are to be well protected and carefully packed for domestic shipment in accordance with the best commercial rail or motor cargo practices. The items will be delivered by the vendor to the U.S. Logistics Center:

Embassy Mexico City/GSO Property P.O. #SMX53016M0000 (this is example #) Attn: Mr. Sergio Alvarez 225 S. Vermillion Ave Brownsville, TX 78521

MARKING: Complete address and Embassy purchase order must be stenciled or printed on each shipment container, carton, box or package; the box number (1 of 2, 2 of 2 etc) and the name and address of the shipper should also be shown. Note: Please remember to put the P.O. number on the package or it will be refused.

Please make an appointment to deliver merchandise:

Phone: (956) 982-3916/6899/6976 Fax (956)525-4852.

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS: When goods have been domestic packed and marked as indicated, ship them through a reliable shipping company and send us an e-mail with the tracking information to: MexicoCityCS@state.gov and AlvarezSA@state.gov