A03-MR-SAM-RFI.docx

Request for Information/Sources Sought

Agency/Office: U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center (PSHTC) Location: PSHTC (Pittsburgh, PA) PSC: 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies NAICS: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

1. GENERAL INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is responsible for enforcing health standards promulgated under the authority of Section 103 (a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. A national network of MSHA inspectors collects health samples at approximately 10,000 metal/nonmetal mines located in the United States and its territories to monitor miners’ exposures to hazardous contaminants. Silica samples are analyzed by validated using X-ray diffraction analytical methods and citations are issued to mine operators if exposure limits are exceeded. Approximately 4,000+ sample and quality assurance analyses are performed each year on MNM mine dust samples by the MSHA Technical Support Lab.

1. OBJECTIVE: This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center (PSHTC) to provide Sterlitech Part # 45335, Silver membrane filters specified for X-ray diffraction analyses.

1. SCOPE: Sterlitech Part # 45335, Silver membrane filters specified for X-ray diffraction analyses as described below. The scan ranges free of interference include all ranges of quartz, cristobalite, tridymite, and silver listed in the 5th edition of the NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, Method 7500, and most current edition of OSHA Method ID 142.

· 99.97% pure metallic silver membrane material

· Uniform porosity and thickness

· 25 millimeter diameter filter membrane

· 0.45 micron pore size

· Extra 30 minute annealing time

· Chemical inertness and high thermal stability

· Indefinite shelf life when kept in sealed packages

1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Products are to be delivered within 61 days after receipt of order.

1. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Items (as needed) to be shipped to:

Mine Safety and Health Administration Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center Attn: Dust Division Building 38 626 Cochrans Mill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Note that this is not a request for quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks industry comments to assist the Government in locating potential sources with the ability to satisfy its requirement. Vendors that believe they can provide the needed services that fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation to determine capability.

1. Response:

Respondents should provide the following information:

A. A one-page cover letter that includes your company’s:

0. CAGE code

0. DUNS Number

0. Business size for the NAICS listed above

0. Contract Point of Contact.

B. Firms will need to provide a response no longer than five (5) pages which addresses each of the Performance Requirements listed in the Draft Product Specifications provided with this announcement.

Each major task requires a written explanation to assess for capability.

The major tasks include:

Sterlitech Part # 45335, Silver membrane filters specified for X-ray diffraction analyses as described below. The scan ranges free of interference include all ranges of quartz, cristobalite, tridymite, and silver listed in the 5th edition of the NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, Method 7500, and most current edition of OSHA Method ID 142.

· 99.97% pure metallic silver membrane material

· Uniform porosity and thickness

· 25 millimeter diameter filter membrane

· 0.45 micron pore size

· Extra 30 minute annealing time

· Chemical inertness and high thermal stability

· Indefinite shelf life when kept in sealed packages

C. Firms shall also provide one page that outlines:

Past government experience (task order/contract) with tasks similar in scope of this draft requirement. Past example should include contract numbers, customer information, and identify point of contacts.

D. Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining the availability and potential technical capability of all businesses in providing the requirement.

Submissions should be organized in accordance with the instructions in this document to permit a thorough and accurate review and evaluation. Responses to this RFI must be submitted to Blaine S. Jackson, Contract Specialist via email no later than March 05, 2025, at 5:00 PM, EDT @ jackson.blaine.s@dol.gov.