A03-RFI-Chek-Mate-SAM.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT:

AGENCY/OFFICE: U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Enforcement (MSHA)

LOCATION: Mine Safety and Health Administration Various Locations (see below)

PSC: 6680--Liquid and Gas Flow, Liquid Level, and Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments

NAICS: 334519-- Other Measuring and Controlling Device 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. Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA’s) Enforcement program is required to conduct periodic atmospheric sampling to confirm that the mine operator has implemented effective controls and to assess approved plan parameters required by the 30 C.F.R.

2. OBJECTIVE: This Request for Information (RFI) is being issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), to provide Chek-Mate Flowmeter part number 375-0550NK specified for essential calibration and flow audits, ensuring that the data collected by the required instruments are accurate and dependable.

3. SCOPE: To procure the SKC Chek-Mate Flowmeter part number 375-0550NK that uses differential pressure flowmeter for calibrating air flow sample pumps at flow ranges between 0.50-5.0 L/min, 20-500 ml/min and 5.0-30.0 L/min.

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Products are to be delivered within 30 days after receipt of order.

5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Items (as needed) to be shipped to the following locations:

Warrendale, PA 15086

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.

6. Response:

Respondents should provide the following information:

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

a. CAGE code

b. DUNS Number

c. Business size for the NAICS listed above

d. 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 Statements of Work provided with this announcement.

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

Specifications:

20 to 500 ml/min (volumetric) 2BMedium Flow Chek-mate:

500 to 5000 ml/min (volumetric)

20-50 ml/min ± 2.5% of reading

50-500 ml/min ± 1% of reading

Medium Flow Chek-mate:

500-750 ml/min ± 2.5% of reading

750 to 5000 ml/min ± 1% of reading

9BHigh Flow Chek-mate:

5 to 30 L/min ± 1% of reading

8.4V NiMH secondary (rechargeable) PP3 / 6HR61 / 8.4H5 or equivalent

12BAutomatic power off timer – 15 minutes

C. Firms shall also provide one page that outlines:

Past government experience (task order/contract) with tasks similar to 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 Wednesday 22 January 2025, at 5:00pm, ET to jackson.blaine.s@dol.gov.