SATPC0032184 Tab 04 SOW.pdf

BA-B-00 July 5, 2023

TO: OP

SUBJECT: TSI PortaCount Calibration – Statement of Work

1. KSC Procurement Requirement: KSC has a requirement to purchase eight (8) TSI PortaCount

Model 8048 Respirator Fit Testing Devices and their associated two year calibration maintenance contracts. The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is October 1, 2023.

2. INTRODUCTION

Respirator Fit Testing Requirements at KSC: The KSC Respiratory Protection Program is identified under the Kennedy NASA Procedural Requirements (KNPR) 1820.4, Revision E (effective April 9, 2021 through April 9, 2026). The KNPR provides both general and specific requirements for protective measures to be taken for employees who may be exposed to toxic air contaminants and oxygen deficient atmospheres. The requirements presented in this KNPR implement Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and NASA management policy for industrial hygiene (IH) programs. It is KSC’s policy to provide employees with an environment in which occupational health hazards are identified, evaluated, eliminated, or controlled in such a manner that personnel do not suffer adverse health effects as a result of their employment.

The Kennedy Institutional Support Services (KISS) technical training office or other contractor training organizations shall, to the extent provided by the contract, provide respirator fit testing, training, and certification, and maintain associated employee training and certification records.

Fit Test: A “fit test” tests the seal between the respirator's facepiece and an employee’s face. It takes about fifteen to twenty minutes to complete and is performed at least annually.

Per OSHA (https://www.osha.gov/video/respiratory_protection/fittesting_transcript.html & https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134AppA), after passing a fit test with a respirator, you must use the exact same make, model, style, and size respirator on the job. There are two types of fit tests: qualitative and quantitative.

Qualitative fit testing is a pass/fail test method that uses your sense of taste or smell, or your reaction to an irritant in order to detect leakage into the respirator facepiece. Qualitative fit testing does not measure the actual amount of leakage. Whether the respirator passes or fails the test is based simply on you detecting leakage of the test substance into your facepiece. Quantitative fit testing uses a machine to measure the actual amount of leakage into the facepiece and does not rely upon your sense of taste, smell, or irritation in order to detect leakage. The respirators used during this type of fit testing will have a probe attached to the facepiece that will be connected to the machine by a hose. It is the Agency’s responsibility to ensure that the fit testing and recordkeeping requirements of OSHA's respiratory protection standard have been met before an employee can use a respirator for protection against hazardous exposures at work.

https://www.osha.gov/video/respiratory_protection/fittesting_transcript.html https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134AppA

Instruments accepted by OSHA:

Currently there are four (4) quantitative fit testing protocols accepted by OSHA (https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134AppA): (1) Generated aerosol; (2) Ambient aerosol condensation nuclei counter (CNC); (3) Controlled negative pressure (CNP); and (4) Controlled negative pressure (CNP) REDON. KSC selected the condensed nuclei counter (CNC) due to the feature where a single operator can perform multiple fit test simultaneously. KSC performs 4800 – 5000 fit tests annually, without the CNC feature additional instructors would be required. The training labs are currently configured to support CNC.

3. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this statement of work is to procure eight (8) TSI PortaCount Model 8048 Respirator Fit Testing Devices and their associated two year calibration maintenance contracts. These machines are compatible with the configuration of the training labs and the legacy data. The PortaCount Respirator Fit Testing equipment is used to support the NASA Occupational Health Program Office in implementing an agency-wide health record management system (EHRS). These are used in testing personnel who routinely provide maintenance and safety functions at KSC and manned and unmanned launch support personnel

a. Compatibility: The TSI PortaCount equipment is compatible with the Agency’s EHRS which provides a direct data feed to Cority. One critical aspect is that the legacy data contained within the existing TSI PortaCount Respirator Fit Testing devices continue to be compatible with Cority. The TSI data is critical to maintain in Cority. A different vendor and model would necessitate the requirement to convert and migrate the legacy data into another system.

b. Training: The respective training instructors are familiar with the TSI brand.

Additional training would be required to gain knowledge to operate a different vendors make or model respiratory fit testing device.

4. Equipment:

Description Quantity

PortaCount Model 8048 (115V Generator) Respirator Fit Tester Includes: Carry Case, AC Adapter with Universal Plug Set, 8026 Particle Generator (115 VAC), Alcohol Cartridge, Alcohol Fill Capsule, Storage Cap, (2) Zero Check Filters, 3/16" and 1/4" Hose Adapters, (2) Spare Alcohol Wicks, (100) Sampling Probes, (100) Lock Washers; Probe Insertion Tool, Neck Strap; USB Cable, 8016 Alcohol Supply containing (16) 30ml Bottles of Reagent Grade Isopropyl Alcohol, FitPro Ultra Fit Test Software and 2-Year Warranty

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5. Maintenance Agreement

Additionally, KSC has a need to calibrate these eight (8) PortaCount Respirator Fit Testing devices(Model 8048 115V Generator) The requirement includes a two (2) year maintenance agreement on eight (8) machines on a two (2) year calibration schedule.

Description Quantity QG Cal Contract, 2-Yr, PortaCount 8048 QualityGuard Calibration Contracts are for "Clean and Calibration" only.

This is not for use with Warranty Service or when Repair Service is deemed necessary by the TSI Service Group. All Service Contracts will be valid from the date of instrument shipment for new products, and the purchase order date for existing products. The Service Contract is linked to the serial number of the instrument. This Calibration Contract is non-transferrable, and no other instrument serial numbers will be accepted for service.

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a. Calibration: After review of the PortaCount Respirator Fit Testers manual and manufacturer’s online information, the KSC Calibration labs (BOSS contract, formerly ISC) determined it does not have the capability to calibrate the instruments. The instruments are in a very specialized niche that the KSC labs do not have the standards and equipment to support the calibration of these devices. It requires having the manufacturer’s software (TSI, Inc.). The price of the software makes it cost prohibitive. Additionally, if a different vendor calibrates the equipment (other than TSI) the TSI vendor would refuse to repair the equipment if necessary. If TSI fails to perform the repair work, the equipment would then be deemed unserviceable and hence KSC would have to purchase new equipment.

6. Performance Period: Performance period is October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025.

____________________________ ___7/5/2023_________ Lyndsay Snead Date Kennedy Space Center, KISS IV Alternate COR

On behalf of:

Tim Pirlo Kennedy Space Center, KISS IV TMR