A19-Sol-RFI-SAM.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT:

Will be posted via SAM.gov:

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 coal and metal/nonmetal mines located in the United States and its territories to monitor miners’ exposures to hazardous contaminants. Silica samples are analyzed by validated FTIR and X-ray diffraction analytical methods and citations are issued to mine operators if exposure limits are exceeded.

2. OBJECTIVE: The Pittsburgh Health and Safety Technology Center of the Mine Safety and Health Administration is seeking the services of a Contractor to send two asher systems back to the Anatech facility located in Sparks, Nevada to have the chamber systems upgraded from four individual pyrex chambers to a single metal chamber. This system will also require some modifications to update its electronics system. After the service is provided, the Contractor will verify that the system is operating within required specifications for the service to be considered complete.

3. SCOPE: The scope for this effort is to upgrade two low temperature ashing systems for the MSHA (PSHTC) Analytical and Laboratory Services Division (ALSD). The package shall include replacement of the old style pyrex chambers with one single metal chamber, along with necessary upgrades to the system controllers if necessary.

4. SPECIFICATIONS:

A. Anatech USA, Model – SCE-1414 RF, Reactor Plasma Vacuum System (Quantity of 1):

a) General Description:

▪ Complete package ready for operation

▪ Chamber internally mounted in the cabinet

▪ Cabinet dimensions: 22-inches wide x 27-inches deep x 36-inches high

▪ Mechanical pump is located external to the main system

b) Chamber:

▪ Aluminum box design configuration

▪ Grade 6061-T6 aluminum plate

▪ Dimensions: Interior 14-inches x 14-inches x 14-inches high

▪ Full opening door with view port

▪ One (1) 9-inch diameter view port in the door

▪ Planar parallel plate configuration

▪ 1-RF Hot Plate 1-Ground plate custom shelf to support beakers with materials to be Ashed.

▪ Gas distribution will come from plates milled on the side for sparging the gas.

B. Safety Interlocks:

▪ Safety interlocks for door, vacuum and RF power

▪ Interlocks protect the operator and the system from accidental operation

C. System Control:

▪ Siemens Industrial system control package.

▪ Auto / Manual control of system operation.

▪ PLC based for ease of operation.

▪ “Touch-Panel” control screen

▪ Digital display for power, vacuum pressure, gas flow and time

▪ Password protected controller

▪ On board fault notification with audible alarm

D. Power Source, RF Generator:

▪ Basic power requirement 120/220 VAC, 20 Amp, 50/60 Hz. service

▪ Seren - 600-watt 13.56 MHz, RF generator

▪ Automatic RF Tuning network for RF load impedance matching

E. Pumping System:

▪ Dry Roughing Pump Edwards XDS 35i

▪ Vacuum & Exhaust line 1.500” ID KF40 fittings recommend exhaust to be sent outside.

▪ Power 120/208 VAC 50/60 Hz, 8.5/5.0 Amp

F. Valves:

▪ Chamber roughing valve, stainless steel – KF-40 flanges, pneumatic actuation Requires N2 or CDA at least 60 PSI on dedicated regulator with indicator.

▪ Mass Flow Controller, one (1), 500 SCCM, calibrated for N2 need to be supplied via Swagelok compression fittings 5 – 8 PSI regulated.

▪ Selectable gas correction for O2 via programmable software.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Period of performance for this requirement is delivery within 140 days from date of award.

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The work to be performed under this RFI will be conducted at Anatech USA, 96 Glen Carran Circle, Suite 106, Sparks, NV 89431.

7. DELIVERY ADDRESS: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), The Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center Laboratory (PSHTC), 626 Cochrans Mill Rd., Bldg. 38, 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 FSS 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.

8. 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 Performance Work Statement provided with this announcement.

C. Firms shall also provide one page that outlines:

Past government experience (task order/contract) with tasks like 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 through SAM.gov.

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 Rose A. Goodwin, Contract Specialist via email no later than 10 September 2024, at 5:00 PM, EDT @ goodwin.rose@dol.gov.