140R3023Q0019_RFQ.pdf

140R3023Q0019 – Gas Detection Units Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) To facilitate electronic quote submissions through SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, a request for quote (RFQ No. 140R3023Q0019) is being issued subsequent to this combined solicitation/synopsis.

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular number 2023-04, dated June 02, 2023.

(iv) This requirement is a total small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is: 334519, Other Measuring, Dispensing and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The small business size standard for NAICS Code 334519 is 600 employees.

(v) Line item 0010 – Confined Space Training - Base Year Line item 0011 – Confined Space Training – Option Year 1 Line item 0012 – Confined Space Training – Option Year 2 Line item 0013 – Confined Space Training – Option Year 3 Line item 0014 – Confined Space Training – Option Year 4 Line item 0020 – Confined Space Training Equipment

(Draeger X-am 5600 Gas Detection Units (Qty 10) with accessories)

The Description of Requirement provides more detailed information about the requirement and is attached to the RFQ.

(vi) The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Dams Office, Hoover Dam has a requirement to purchase ten hand-held Draeger gas detection units with supporting charging calibration system along with confined space training for using equipment for a 5-year period which consist of one year and four option years.

(vii) All equipment deliverables to be received 120 days ARO.

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS COMMERCIAL

ITEM ACQUISITION:

(viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(ix) Determination of award will be based on a comparative analysis between all responsive responsible offerors. Please see Attachment #3 Statement of Work.

(x) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Offerors are advised include with their offer, a completed copy of the provision 52.212-03, or indicate completion of the provision online. Offerors may complete the annual representations and certifications online at https://www.sam.gov/.

(xi) FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(xii) FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable to the acquisition:

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Mar 2023) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (Oct 2022) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) - WAGE DETERMINATION NO. 2015-5593, REVISION NO.23, DATED 07/31/2023 (see Attachment 2 - Wage Determination).

52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) – Training Instructor;

GS-1712-11; MONETARY WAGE - $33.76/hr; FRINGE BENEFITS – 19%, includes paid health insurance premiums, retirement benefits, vacation pay, and sick leave pay. This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

(xiii) Additional contract requirements include the following clauses and provisions:

52.242-15, Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Deviation 2017-02) (Jun 2020) 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (May 2011) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) 52.217-2, Cancellation Under Multi-Year Contracts (Oct 1997)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Comparative Analysis of all responsible offerors based on Price and Technical Capability

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 1452.201-80 Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Authorities and Limitations – Bureau of Reclamation (May 2018)

(a) Performance of the work under this contract shall be subject to the technical direction of the Reclamation Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The term “technical direction” is defined to include, without limitation:

(1) Inspecting and accepting or rejecting work performed under the contract.

(2) Representing the Government in technical phases of the work. The COR is responsible for the technical administration of the contract and will provide instructions and interpretations to the Contractor on all technical matters relating to the contract. The COR will supervise or oversee all Government technical and administrative personnel assigned to assist the COR.

(3) Reviewing and, where required by the contract, approving submittals of technical data, shop drawings, samples, literature, plans, or other data required to be delivered by the Contractor to the Government.

(b) The Contractor will receive a copy of the written COR designation from the Contracting Officer. It will specify the extent of the COR's authority to act on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

(c) Technical direction must be within the scope of work stated in the contract. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to determine if a change is within the scope of the contract; therefore, the COR does not have the authority to, and may not, issue any technical direction that -

(1) Constitutes a direction of additional work outside the Contract requirements;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the contract clause entitled “Changes;”

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the total contract cost, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions or specifications of the contract; or

(5) Interferes with the Contractor's right to perform the terms and conditions of the contract.

(d) All technical direction shall be issued in writing by the COR.

(e) The Contractor must proceed promptly with the performance of technical direction duly issued by the COR in the manner prescribed by this clause and within its authority under the provisions of this clause.

If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any instruction or direction by the COR falls within one of the categories defined in (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this clause, the Contractor must not proceed and must notify the Contracting Officer in writing within five (5) working days after receipt of any such instruction or direction and must request the Contracting Officer to modify the contract accordingly. Upon receiving the notification from the Contractor, the Contracting Officer must -

(1) Advise the Contractor in writing after receipt of the Contractor's letter that the technical direction is within the scope of the contract effort and does not constitute a change under the Changes clause of the contract; or

(2) Advise the Contractor that the Government will issue a written change order.

(f) A failure of the Contractor and Contracting Officer either to agree that the technical direction is within the scope of the contract or to agree upon the contract action to be taken with respect to the technical direction will be subject to the provisions of the clause entitled “Disputes.”

1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information--Department of the Interior (Apr 1984)

(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this provision and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:

(1) "Trade Secret" means an unpatented, secret, commercially valuable plan, appliance, formula, or process, which is used for making, preparing, compounding, treating or processing articles or materials which are trade commodities.

(2) "Confidential commercial or financial information" means any business information (other than trade secrets) which is exempt from the mandatory disclosure requirement of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Exemptions from mandatory disclosure which may be applicable to business information contained in proposals include exemption (4), which covers "commercial and financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential," and exemption (9), which covers "geological and geophysical information, including maps, concerning wells."

(b) If the offeror, or its subcontractor(s), believes that the proposal contains trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of

Information Act, (5 U.S.C. 552), the cover page of each copy of the proposal shall be marked with the following legend:

"The information specifically identified on pages _______ of this proposal constitutes trade secrets or confidential commercial and financial information which the offeror believes to be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The offeror requests that this information not be disclosed to the public, except as may be required by law. The offeror also requests that this information not be used in whole or part by the Government for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal, except that if a contract is awarded to the offeror as a result of or in connection with the submission of the proposal, the Government shall have the right to use the information to the extent provided in the contract."

(c) The offeror shall also specifically identify trade secret information and confidential commercial and financial information on the pages of the proposal on which it appears and shall mark each such page with the following legend:

"This page contains trade secrets or confidential commercial and financial information which the offeror believes to be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and which is subject to the legend contained on the cover page of this proposal."

(d) Information in a proposal identified by an offeror as trade secret information or confidential commercial and financial information shall be used by the Government only for the purpose of evaluating the proposal, except that (i) if a contract is awarded to the offeror as a result of or in connection with submission of the proposal, the Government shall have the right to use the information as provided in the contract, and (ii) if the same information is obtained from another source without restriction it may be used without restriction.

(e) If a request under the Freedom of Information Act seeks access to information in a proposal identified as trade secret information or confidential commercial and financial information, full consideration will be given to the offeror's view that the information constitutes trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information. The offeror will also be promptly notified of the request and given an opportunity to provide additional evidence and argument in support of its position, unless administratively unfeasible to do so. If it is determined that information claimed by the offeror to be trade secret information or confidential commercial or financial information is not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, the offeror will be notified of this determination prior to disclosure of the information.

(f) The Government assumes no liability for the disclosure or use of information contained in a proposal if not marked in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this provision. If a request under the Freedom of Information Act is made for information in a proposal not marked in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this provision, the offeror concerned shall be promptly notified of the request and given an opportunity to provide its position to the Government. However, failure of an offeror to mark information contained in a proposal as trade secret information or confidential commercial or financial information will be treated by the Government as evidence that the information is not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, absent a showing that the failure to mark was due to unusual or extenuating circumstances, such as a showing that the offeror had intended to mark, but that markings were omitted from the offeror's proposal due to clerical error.

DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

(APRIL 2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: NONE

The Contractor shall also submit an electronic copy of the IPP invoice to Bryan Williamson, Contract Specialist at bwilliamson@usbr.gov once the invoice has been submitted to IPP. Failure to email the invoice may cause significant delay or possible rejection of your payment request.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone

(866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(xiv) Not Applicable

(xv) All questions shall be submitted via email to bwilliamson@usbr.gov no later than, Aug 25, 2023, at 4:00 pm, PDT.

Offers are due no later than Sept 05, 2023, at 4:00pm PST, local time. Responsible offerors are requested to submit a quote for this requirement. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to bwilliamson@usbr.gov .

(xvi) The Point of Contact for this solicitation is Mr. Bryan Williamson. He may be reached via e-mail at bwilliamson@usbr.gov.

End of Combined/Synopsis Solicitation https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:bwilliamson@usbr.gov mailto:bwilliamson@usbr.gov mailto:BWILLIAMSON@USBR.GOV

140R3023Q0019

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

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RATING

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9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

0040603736

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Lower Colorado Region Regional Office 500 Fir Street

Bureau of Reclamation

Boulder City NV 89005

Multiple

Bureau of Reclamation - Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam Central Warehouse US Hwy 93, SR 172

Boulder City

NV 89005

702 293-8452Bryan Williamson

09/05/2023 1600 PD

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

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ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

(f)

NAICS: 334519

Project Title: Gas Detection Units with Confined Space Training Period of Performance: 09/15/2023 to 09/14/2028

00010 Confined Space Rescue Training - Base Year 1 EA Product/Service Code: U099 Product/Service Description: EDUCATION/TRAINING-

OTHER

Delivery: 08/31/2024

00011 Confined Space Rescue Training - Option Year 1 1 EA Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

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c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

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AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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00012 Confined Space Rescue Training - Option Year 2 1 EA

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09/01/2025

Product/Service Code: U099

Product/Service Description: EDUCATION/TRAINING-

OTHER

00013 Confined Space Rescue Training - Option Year 3 1 EA

(Option Line Item)

09/01/2026

Product/Service Code: U099

Product/Service Description: EDUCATION/TRAINING-

OTHER

00014 Confined Space Rescue Training - Option Year 4 1 EA

(Option Line Item)

09/01/2027

Product/Service Code: U099

Product/Service Description: EDUCATION/TRAINING-

OTHER

00020 Confined Space Rescue Training Equipment **BRAND 10 EA

NAME REQUIREMENT**

(Draeger X-am 5600 Gas Detection Units with accessories)

Product/Service Code: 4240

Product/Service Description: SAFETY AND RESCUE

EQUIPMENT

Delivery: 11/30/2023

A comparative evaluation will be performed in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The

Government will conduct a direct comparison of one quote with another in order to determine which quote best provides the Government what it needs, as identified in this solicitation. The

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Government reserves the right to select a quote that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the minimum, but is not required to do

so. Quotes may exceed the requirements, but the

Government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotes. Each quote must respond to the solicitation requirements.

**SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS VIA EMAIL TO BRYAN

WILLIAMSON, CONTRACT SPECIALIST @

BWILLIAMSON@USBR.GOV BY 8/25/2023 @ 4PM PDT

**SUBMIT YOUR QUOTES TO BRYAN WILLIAMSON VIA

EMAIL @ BWILLIAMSON@USBR.GOV NO LATER THAN

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Statement of Work Purchase Requisition Gas Detection Units Regulatory required Life-Saving Equipment

Gas Detection Units

1. Introduction

The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Lower Colorado Dams Office, Hoover Dam has a need for regulatory required lifesaving equipment used during confined space operations. The vendor shall provide hand-held multiple-gas detection air monitoring equipment to include supporting charging calibration system, accessories and support services including:

Hoover Dam personnel must regularly access confined spaces to complete daily tasks and duties.

Routine and non-routine activities are completed as required in confined spaces. The current hand-held multiple gas detection monitors are at the end of their life cycle. Existing gas detection units do not provide adequate detection capability to facility identified hazards, which may lead to potential exposure during common confined space work. Considerations for confined space work comprise of identified Permit-Required Confined Spaces exceeding 141Ft (43m) in length or depth. Personal and area monitoring is necessary as a preventative measure to avoid inadvertent employee exposure to hazards.

1.1 Regulations

Applicable Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), General Industry Standard (29CFR 1910) and Construction standard (29CFR1926) regulations, Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) with select American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) and specified National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines pertain to this Statement of Work.

a. The RSHS handbook can be downloaded electronically at http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html for no charge for use in connection with the specifications in accordance with the notice titled “Notice of Safety and Health Requirements and of Safety Handbook Availability – Reclamation”.

b. Procedures to limit building entry or exit may be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.2 Work Coordination

The Contractor shall coordinate the schedule through the COR. The initial schedule coordination shall be accomplished within 14 Calendar days after receipt of the Notice of Award.

1.3 Brand Name:

Vendor shall meet the specified requirements to include Dräger-branded equipment (See table below), Dräger equipment operation and Dräger Safety Consulting Solutions Confined Space operation training referred to as Confined Space Entrant Attendant & Supervisor (CSE) for up to http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html a 5-year period (if all options are exercised). Sustainment system shall be provided through Dräger.

2. Scope:

This requirement acquisition of configured lifesaving equipment with support and accessories for confined space work. Hoover Dam complex contain confined spaces with associated hazards accessed by dam personnel weekly as part of their tasks and duties. The scope of this work includes for delivery of gas detection units with manufacturer ‘service and support, and also confined space operations training.

3. Objectives:

3.1 Contractor shall provide evidence for the required services and equipment through:

3.1.1 Manufacturer certification for the lifesaving equipment.

3.1.2 Manufacturer certification for the lifesaving equipment technical specialty support for maintenance and care of the items.

3.1.3 Certified by the manufacturer as an approved instrumentation training and training servicer for the manufactured equipment.

3.2 Any repair work identified during maintenance and servicing will be communicated to the COR or assigned designee.

3.3 Duration. Delivery of the equipment preferred within eight weeks; Confined Space

Entrant, attendee, supervisor (CSE) training to take place minimum once a year; one base year with four optional years.

3.4 Start of work on-site will be determined per the duration terms and scheduled with the Contracting Office Representative (COR).

3.5 Physical Security. Comply with physical security requirements, including escort coordination requirements.

4. Gas Detection Units:

4.1 Equipment. The handheld air monitoring gas detection equipment will contain a complete setup package for use of device, bump test, and calibration with appropriate accessories, for clearing confined space through sampling and continuous wear in the confined space by end-users. The technical services and training support, in addition to the technical specifications, are required for acceptance of the deliverable equipment.

A total of 10 units with two (2) charging calibration docking station system with all components are required. One charging docking calibration station with eight (8) unit cradles and all components, a second charging docking calibration station with two (2) cradles and all components. This comes to a total of 10 units, two (2) docking test stations with integrated charging capability of the recharge Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) power supply kit.

4.2 Technical Specification:

4.2.1 Gas Monitor Units (devices) must meet the ASTRO Accredited Program for

Excellence (APEx) standards for Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) certification and have MSHA Approval or the manufacture must provide a written equivalency letter for APEx sections meeting MSHA standards on manufacture letterhead.

4.2.2 The devices must meet the above plus the following approvals at a minimum: APEx:

I M1 Ex da ia I Ma, II 1G Ex da ia IIC T4/T3 Ga. CSA: Class I Div. 1 Group A, B, C, D, E, F, G T.-Code T4/T3 A/Ex da ia IIC T4/T3/ Ga. Protection Class: IP67.

4.2.3 A pump capable of providing capability to sample at least 141ft (43M) of tubing.

Diffusion and pump mode capability The item must contain 360-degree alarm notification capability, with visual, audible, and vibration alarms.

4.2.4 Alarm settings will be set to NIOSH guidelines.

4.2.5 Capable of 5-Gas detection (CO, CO2, O2, LEL, H2S) using a dual Infrared-sensor

(IR) as part of sensor configuration.

4.2.6 The device T4 power supply NiMH rechargeable power pack and charging set.

4.2.7 Manufacturer certified calibration gas media.

4.2.8 The devices must have a removable pump assembly capable of drawing samples at

147ft (45m), minimum, with the ability to operate in diffusion and pump modes.

4.2.9 The devices must be able to operate without the pump attached.

4.2.10 In diffusion mode with the pump removed, the device shall not exceed

1.85x5.08x1.22in in total size with the battery installed.

4.2.11 The detection unit should have an approximate weight of 7.8 oz.

4.2.12 The device shall easily insert into the pump and will not be screwed together for expedient switchover between diffusion and pump modes.

4.2.13 The device sensors will have sensor T-90 time for Dual IR CO2/ LEL, CO, O2, H2S of less than or equal to 15 seconds in diffusion mode, with applicable pump mode the average shall be 7-10 seconds.

4.2.14 The electrochemical sensors will have internal pressure compensation within the range of 700 to 1300 mbar to avoid electrolyte leakage.

4.2.15 The sensors must be capable of valid operation at temperatures of -4°F to 122°F.

4.2.16 The devices recommended times for the certified calibration sensors will be 6 months or180 days, with calibration required once every 12 months or365/66 days, per manufacture guarantee of sensors for holding calibration vitality.

4.2.17 The device will have upgrade capability through sensor arrangement to add OV/OVA sensor within the devices.

4.2.18 The devices must maintain the current gas detection plus the ability to upgrade sensors in the device dimensions.

4.2.19 Area monitoring upgrade, the personal Gas Detection device shall have the option to be placed into an alarm amplifying area monitor device with distinct 360° visible and audible evacuation alarms.

4.3 Tubing and Probe:

4.3.1 Only manufacturer approved, branded, tubing is authorized for use with equipment.

4.3.2 Sample tubing in various lengths with adaptors are solicited as accessories.

4.3.3 The following required items must have adaptor connectors for the specific brand devices provided and meet manufacture requirements.

4.3.4 Required are 8 of the following items: 59in ES Telescoping probes with adaptors, transparent float probes with luer adapter (5mm). Require 16 filter sets with 3mm/5mm hose connectors.

4.3.5 Quantity of 4 of 5m (16ft) FKM (3mm) hose with adapters and 4 of 10m (32ft) FKM hose (3mm) with adaptor

4.3.6 Quantity of 1, 20m (65ft) FKM hose (3mm) with adapter.

4.3.7 The manufacture must have available a 45m (147ft) hose length.

longer lengths may be purchased at later time to meet site needs.

4.4 Test and Calibration Station

4.4.1 An automated test system shall be available, “docking station”. The system should be able to calibrate and bump test all the units in parallel. Documentation for bump test, calibration and documentation shall be possible with optional mobile print system or compatible desk top printers. The test station shall have a means to store results. The docking station independently without any external power bump/calibration station will test the warning functions of the devices using manufacturer specific gas.

4.4.2 Comply with RSHS Section 14, 14.8.2.6.1 “All air monitoring equipment must be calibrated and maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications.”

4.5 Table A: Equipment characteristics and specified equipment to be delivered.

Description Part # / conf. Quantity X-am 5600 w/ 6851880 DrägerSensor Dual IR Ex/CO₂ - CH4 CO2, 6812212 Carbon Monoxide (CO) XXS-E, 6812213 Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) XXS-E, 6812211 Oxygen (O₂) XXS-E, 8318704NiMH Battery Only

8321050 / D1091011020

Kit Pump with USB charger, wall plug and shoulder strap.

8327115

Case for X-am pump 8327104 8 Float probe (transparent), with Luer adapter (5 mm), 50 mm FKM hose (5 mm)

8327654

Telescopic probe ES 150, 59 inches 8316533 8 Filter set with 3mm/5mm hose connectors 8319364 16

5 m FKM hose (3 mm) with adaptor 8325705 4

10 m FKM hose (3 mm) with adaptor 8325706

20 m FKM hose (3 mm) with adaptor 8325707 1

Draeger X-dock 6300 Master With 3 test gas connections plus fresh air. (Master units will come assembled with 8x and 2x 125 cradles per request)

8321900

Draeger X-dock Module X-am 125+ Cradle module for one instrument of the Draeger X-am 125 series with an additional charging function

8321891 10

Pressure Regulator Dräger X-Dock 8324250 4 Power supply 100-240 V, 24 VDC / 6.25 A for up to 10 modules

8321850 2

Sampling hose, FKM Tubing, 5 ft (not for Cl₂) 4594112 2

50% LEL CH₄, 100 ppm CO, 25 ppm H₂S, 2.5% CO₂, 17% O₂ (Shelf Life= 24 months)

4597160 2

Nitrogen Calibration Gas 100% Vol. (Shelf life=60 months)

4594838 2

USB-IR Communication Cable 8317409 2 Calibration/PC Communication Cradle w/o USB- IR Interface (requires 8317409)

8318752 2

4.6 Alarm settings: Set to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines instead of OSHA standard guidelines.

4.7 Delivery: Gas Detection Units desired delivery 120 days ARO.

5. Training

5.1 Training. 8-Hour Confined Space Entrant, Attendant & Supervisor (CSE).

5.2 Dräger Safety Consulting Solutions Confined Space Entry (CSE) Training will consist of

8 hr. Certified Confined Space Entrant, Attendant & Supervisor (CSE) Training course using materials but not limited to OSHA 1910.146, relative ANSI and NFPA Standards, and internal Dräger technical documentation and support, for up to 30 persons on two separate dates to train personnel on the equipment provided and the proper use of equipment during confined space operations.

5.3 Two separate 8-hour classes over the course of the week, up to 30 participants each class

5.4 The training must incorporate LCDO protocols including individual Dam Confined Space

Program (See aexhibit -1: HDP-06 Hoover Dam Confined Space program).

5.5 An updated protocol will be provided to the contractor prior to each on-site training.

5.6 Provided training completion certificate valid for 3-years as issued by Dräger Safety Consulting Solutions.

5.7 On-site CSE training will be provided at a minimum once every 12-month period by contract option.

5.8 IRS /GSA Standard Mileage Rate 2023, per diem, meals, and accommodations, shall be included.

5.9 8-Hour Confined Space Entrant, Attendant & Supervisor training (See Exhibit-2: Course Outline for Permit-Required Confined Space Entrant, Attendant & Supervisor Level) will contain at a minimum the training listed in the training outline.

Description Quantity 8-hour CSE Training (8-hour confined space entrant, attendant, and supervisor training (3-year certification issued), two separate 8-hour classes over the course of the week, and up to 60 participants (30 participants per day) Hoover Dam Block training is currently during August for yearly.

Contractor provides training for 1 base year and up to 4 optional years.

6. Delivery

The contractor shall deliver all items to Central Warehouse-Hoover Dam, S. Hwy 93, SR 172 Boulder City, NV 89005

7. Government furnished Property

There will be no Government-Furnished property provided to the contractor.

8. Security

The acquisition of the equipment and associated service does not require unique security requirements. All applicable policies and procedures of the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Lower Colorado Dams Office (LCDO), and Hoover Dam shall be followed.

9. Place of Performance

All work performed on BOR property will be performed at the following physical locations (or appropriate alternate locations with prior arrangement due to unforeseen circumstances):

1. Hoover Dam powerhouse training location

2. Hoover Dam conference rooms

3. Hoover Dam training rooms

10. Period of Performance

Period of Performance begins upon receiving the Notice of Award email and will expire five years after execution, if all options are exercised.

Exhibit-1: HDP-06 Hoover Dam Confined Space program.

Exhibit-2: Course Outline: Confined Space Entrant, Attendant, and Supervisor Training

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

Lower Colorado Dams Office P.O. Box 60400

Boulder City, NV 89006-0400

LCD-30000

3.1.03

HOOVER DAM PROTOCOL: HDP-06

To: All Hoover Dam Employees

From: Mark R. Cook Manager, Hoover Dam

Subject: Hoover Dam Confined Space Program

PURPOSE: The purpose of this protocol is to establish a uniform procedure for safe entry into confined spaces and ensure that proper protection is taken by all employees and contractors/subcontractors working in or near confined spaces. The Lower Colorado Dams Office (LCDO) Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental (OSHE) office will consult with affected employees and/or their authorized representatives on the development, maintenance, and implementation of all aspects of the HDCSP. Engineering and administrative controls shall be implemented to reduce confined space hazards whenever feasible.

SCOPE: This protocol pertains to all employees, contractors/sub-contractors who enter or work in or around confined spaces or supervise such activities within Hoover Dam and all associated facilities. It specifically discusses roles and responsibilities, training requirements, identifying permit required (PRCS) and non-permit required (NPRCS) confined spaces, the permit system, atmospheric testing, entry procedures, and rescue protocols.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This protocol is effective the date of this memorandum.

CANCELLATION: This protocol will remain in effect until superseded or cancelled in writing.

PROTOCOL:

A. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION:

1. Table-1 provides the roles and contact information for the administration if the HDCSP.

Role Contact Information Area Office Manager (or Designee) 702-494-2301 OSHE Manager/Program Coordinator 702-494-2749 Facility Manager (or Designee) 702-494-2302 Rescue Team Lead (Hoover Dam Fire and Rescue Brigade Captain) 702-494-2706 Operations 702-494-2231

(Table-1. Program Roles and Contact Information)

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Exhibit - 1

B. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Area Office Manager (AOM):

a. Provides necessary resources to implement and maintain the procedures in the

HDCSP. They will also select a program coordinator to implement and maintain the HDCSP. The AOM has designated the LCDO OSHE Manager as the Program Coordinator.

2. Program Coordinator (PC):

a. Responsible for implementing and maintaining this program and has authority to make decisions to ensure the success of this program. In addition, the PC, or a qualified representative directed by the PC, will:

i. Coordinate with the Lower Colorado Basin Industrial Hygienist prior to purchasing equipment for atmospheric testing of PRCS

ii. Conduct/coordinate surveys to identify, inventory/document, and assess all potential PCRSs. The written inventory must list confined spaces, specify whether they are PRCSs, and document associated or potential hazard(s) which must be eliminated or controlled before entry

iii. Coordinate with facility staff to ensure a danger sign is placed at every entrance to PRCS

iv. Maintain this written confined space entry program to protect the safety and health of all affected employees

v. Perform the initial and periodic evaluation of the hazards associated with each confined space

vi. Inform employees via signs and other means where the confined spaces are located and the hazards, they pose

vii. Determine and review Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by all entrants entering the PRCS with ES (as necessary)

viii. Review and update list of PRCS trained employees

ix. Assist in coordinating rescue team training and practice as needed

x. Provide and/or coordinate training for air monitoring of PRCS

xi. Coordinate with facility staff to review the HDCSP and cancelled permits annually to ensure compliance

xii. Review as needed Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) with first-line supervisors regarding PRCS

xiii. Investigate, with coordination of entry and/or first-line supervisor; any near miss, incidents, or when condition of space is outside scope of the permit

xiv. Provide and/or coordinate training for entry supervisors, attendants, and entrants

xv. Review confined space programs submitted by contractors

3. First-Line Supervisors (FLS):

a. The first-line supervisor shall periodically observe employees entering PRCS to ensure all affected employees are in compliance with the HDCSP. In addition, the FCS will:

i. Ensure employees entering or working around PRCSs, including the rescue team have the required training.

ii. Ensure individuals who have air monitoring responsibilities receive training on air monitoring equipment

iii. Verify PRCS engineering and administrative controls are provided, working properly, and in good repair

iv. Ensure hazard assessment and JHAs reflect potential PRCS hazards and document controls for each

v. Ensure the PC is included in the review of JHAs involving PRCS

vi. Review rescue plans in coordination with the entry supervisor and rescue team

vii. Monitor and retain all canceled PRCS entry permits and provide to the PC upon request

4. Entry Supervisor (ES):

a. The ES is qualified and authorized to approve PRCS entry permits. The ES will be identified on the permit and sign it before any entry begins and is authorized to terminate entry when a prohibited condition arises in the confined space. In addition, the ES will:

i. Assess the PRCS and understand/convey any hazards the entry team may face, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure

ii. Ensure all entry permits are correctly and thoroughly completed

iii. Ensure JHA reflects site conditions and affected employees have been fully informed of its content

iv. Verify all tests have been completed and documented, test results are within the acceptable entry conditions, and all procedures and equipment are in place, before signing the permit and allowing entry

v. Ensure all team members review the safety data sheets (SDS) to ensure understanding of the chemical reaction when introduced to the space to avoid creating a combustible and/or hazardous condition

vi. Verify information in all sections of the SDS and ensure accessibility to employees and the rescue team

vii. Determine and review PPE required by all entrants entering the PRCS

viii. Ensure there is a rescue team/service which meets the requirements of

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 350 and Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) sec-14, para 14.8.6 for any PRCS entry and allow work time for training and practice

ix. Verify the capability and availability of rescue team/services and the means of summoning them and operable, prior to authorizing entry into a PRCS

x. Ensure at least one rescue team member have current certifications in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

i. If using the Hoover Dam Fire and Rescue Brigade as the rescue team the Hoover Dam Fire and Rescue Brigade Captain will ensure training is up to date

xi. Authorize entry and oversee entry operations

xii. Ensure measures are in place to remove unauthorized personnel who enter or attempt to enter the PRCS during entry operations

xiii. Terminate entry and cancel the permit when with permitted entry operations have been completed or a prohibited condition arises in or near the PRCS

xiv. Investigate any near miss or incident in a confined space, or when a condition outside the scope of the permit arises, in coordination with the PC

xv. Ensure each rescue plan has provisions for conducting the rescue of individuals within a PRCS for each entry

xvi. Determine that entry operations remain consistent with terms of the entry permit and that acceptable entry conditions are maintained

5. Attendants:

a. Attendants must know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms, consequences of the exposure, and potential behavioral effects on entrants. In addition, the attendant will:

i. Keep an accurate count of how many entrants are in a PRCS at any given time and ensure an accurate means of identifying a specific entrant who is in the space

ii. Remain outside the PRCS when operations are under way until relieved by another attendant

iii. Enter the space for rescue only if trained and equipped for rescue operations and if relieved by another attendant

iv. Communicate with entrant(s) as necessary

v. Monitor activities inside and outside the PRCS to determine if it is becoming dangerous, and order the entrant(s) to evacuate if:

i. A prohibited condition is detected

ii. The entrant shows behavioral effects of hazard exposure

iii. A situation outside the space could endanger the entrant(s)

iv. The attendant cannot safely perform all his or her duties

i. Summon rescue and emergency services if the entrant needs help to escape the confined space

ii. Take the following steps when unauthorized persons attempt to enter the confined space:

i. Warn such persons away from the area

ii. Advise the unauthorized person(s) to exit the space if they have entered it; or

iii. Inform authorized entrants and the entry supervisor that an unauthorized person has entered the space

i. Perform non-entry rescues as specified under the rescue procedures (see the

Rescue Services section)

ii. Perform no other activities that might interfere with the primary duty of monitoring and protecting authorized entrants.

6. Entrants:

a. The entrant shall know the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure. In addition, the entrant will:

i. Properly use testing, monitoring, ventilating, communications, lighting, and personal protective equipment, barriers and shields, ladders, and any other equipment necessary for safe entry and exit

ii. Use appropriate PPE per JHA and entry permit

iii. Communicate with the attendant as necessary to enable the attendant to monitor entrant status and to enable the attendant to alert entrants of the need to evacuate the space

b. Leave the PRCS as quickly as possible whenever:

i. An order to evacuate is given by the attendant or the entry supervisor

ii. The entrant recognizes any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous situation

iii. The entrant detects a prohibited condition

iv. Communication is lost

v. An evacuation alarm is activated

vi. The attendant can no longer perform his or her duties due to injury, illness, or other emergency

vii. A condition outside the confined space exists that could endanger the entrant

7. Project Managers/Contracting Officers Representative (COR):

a. The COR shall ensure any contractors/sub-contractor hired to enter a PRCS provide evidence of current training for all individuals involved in the work. The COR will also ensure each contractor/subcontractor hired to enter a confined space is:

i. Informed the workplace contains PRCS and entry is only allowed through compliance with the HDCSP

ii. Trained to enter the space

iii. Aware of all hazards associated with the space

iv. Provided with all the precautions and procedures to be followed when in or near a confined space

v. Coordinating entry operations with the contractor, when both host employer personnel and contractor personnel will be working in or near PRCSs

vi. Confirm the contractor provides equipment, PPE, and tools necessary to complete PRCS work

vii. Ensure the contractor provides rescue services and prior to starting work, the contractor practices rescue by means of simulated rescue operations from the actual PRCS or representative PRCS for developing a rescue plan

viii. Notify the PC of all contractor PRCS entries before work starts

ix. Debrief contractors at the conclusion of entry operations concerning the

HDCSP and any hazards confronted or created during entry operations and safety procedures taken

b. Additionally, each contractor/sub-contractor performing PRCS entry will:

i. Obtain any available information regarding PRCS hazards and entry operations from the COR

ii. Coordinate entry operations with the COR when Hoover employees and contractor personnel jointly work in or near PRCSs

iii. Inform contractor of the HDCSP and the requirement for compliance

iv. Inform the COR of any hazards confronted or created in PRCS by the work task, either through a debriefing or during the entry operation

8. Rescue Team Members:

a. The rescue team members will be trained to respond to rescue calls by any person recognizing a need for rescue from a confined space. Rescue team members that are employees of Hoover will have current certification in first aid and CPR, have received the same training as authorized space entrants, and have completed training in a simulation of the confined space or a similar confined space before the issuance of the confined space permit. In addition, the rescue members will:

i. Practice PRCS rescues prior to entry and at least once every 12-months, by means of simulated rescue of dummies, manikins, or persons from actual PRCSs or from representative PRCSs

ii. Develop a rescue plan and review with everyone involved in the PRCS entry

iii. Respond immediately to rescue calls from the attendant or any person recognizing a need for rescue from the PRCS

iv. Receive emergency response and all training required of authorized entrants to PRCSs

v. Maintain current certification in first aid and CPR

vi. Evaluate the ability to respond to a rescue summons in a timely manner, considering the hazard(s) identified

vii. Evaluate proficiency with rescue-related tasks and equipment, to function…