Animal Personal Protection Equipmet

Contract 75N98019D00029 was awarded for Animal Personal Protection Equiment in the amount of 1,333,505.50.
The Government's requirement for supplies of a specific quality and quantity, which meet the specific specifications as outlined below, coupled with the potential for prolonged manufacturing times and a definitive product shelf life, underscores the critical need for this contract. It is the goal of this contract to establish a stable, cost effective, mechanism to ensure the immediate accessibility of up to a 365 days' supply of material, as well as provide for the availability of material for rotation and replacement throughout the twelve (12) month contract period. Below are the following specifications/Requirements:
1.2 Requirements/Specifications:

OSHA requires PPE to meet the following ANSI standards. All proposed PPE must meet the cited ANSI standards:

o Eye and Face Protection: ANSI Z87.1-1989 (USA Standard for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection).
o Head Protection: ANSI Z89.1-1986.
o Foot Protection: ANSI Z41.1-1991.
o For hand protection, there is no ANSI standard for gloves, but OSHA recommends that selection be based upon the tasks to be performed and the performance and construction characteristics of the glove material. For protection against chemicals, glove selection must be based on the chemicals encountered, the chemical resistance and the physical properties of the glove material.

Salient Characteristics for Spun Bound Melt-Blown Synthetic (SMS) Lab Coats:
SMS Coveralls are made of a spun bound Melt-Blown Synthetic, a unique trilaminate material. SMS coveralls offer breathability, fluid resistance, and good hold-out for dry particulates. SMS Coveralls are autoclavable and offer good tear and puncture resistance. The micro-porous layer affords protection from splashed and particle contamination. The minimum acceptable standard shall be: The lab coats are sized for maximum comfort; the weight of 1.5 ounces per square yard with five Velcro closures front; the lab coats shall have a knit cuff and collar, three pockets, blue, and shall be available in Small to Six (6) XL. The Lab Coat size specifications is listed below.

Salient Characteristics for Polypropylene Coverall:
Polypropylene Coveralls are a lightweight, economical coverall that offers protection against non-hazardous, dirty environments. Polypropylene coveralls are ideally suited for use in minimal protection applications. The minimum acceptable standard shall be: Polypropylene coverall is sized for maximum comfort and fit per ANSI/ISEA Spec 101-1996 standard with weight of 1.4 ounces per square yard, and zipper fronts. Polypropylene Coveralls with elastic wrists, elastic thumb loops and elastic ankles are available from small to six (6) XL. These polypropylene coveralls are blue and have a snap front pocket. The coverall size specifications are listed below.

Salient Physical Property of the SMS Coverall:
SMS Coveralls are made of spun bound Melt-Blown Synthetic, a unique trilaminate material. SMS coveralls offer breathability, fluid resistance, and good hold-out for dry particulates. SMS Coveralls are autoclavable and offer good tear and puncture resistance. The micro-porous layer affords protection from splashed and particle contamination. The minimum acceptable standard shall be: SMS coverall is sized for maximum comfort and with elastic wrists, elastic ankles, 2 pockets with zipper front and weight 1.8 oz. are available from small to six (6) XL. These SMS coveralls are white. The coverall size specifications is listed above.

Salient Physical Property of the Suntech Microporous Film Coveralls:
Microporous Film Coveralls are made of a laminated microporous film that is spunbound Polypropylene reinforced with a nylon scrim core. As such, Microporous Film Coveralls are strong and flexible. Microporous Film Coveralls offer excellent fluid resistance and holdout. Microporous film coveralls pass blood borne pathogen and viral penetration tests for use in containment areas. The minimum acceptable standard shall be Microporous Film coverall is sized for maximum comfort and weight is 2.11 ounces, with elastic wrists, elastic thumb loops and elastic ankles are available from small to six (6) XL offer excellent fluid resistance and holdout. These Suntech Microporous Film coveralls are white. The coverall size specifications is listed above.

Salient Physical Property of the Non-Skid/Water Resistant Shoe Cover:
The fabric is polyethylene with a thickness of 2.25 mil. The sole is skid resistant, blue and is packed 200 pair per case rolled in pairs and available in sizes large and XL.

Salient Physical Property of the Guardian Nitrile Gloves:
Guardian Nitrile medical grade gloves are blue, powder-free, textured, and are five (5) mil thick. Guardian nitrile medical grade gloves are available with a 12-inch cuff. These 510K certified medical grade nitrile gloves are supplied 100 per box, 10 boxes per case and available in sizes small to two (2) XL.

Salient Physical Property of the Rhino Shield Latex Medical Grade Gloves:
Rhino Shield latex medical grade gloves are blue, powder-free, textured, 14 mil thick and have a beaded 12 inch cuff. These latex gloves are 510K certified medical grade gloves. Rhino gloves are supplied 50 per box and 10 boxes per case and are available in sizes from small to two (2) XL.

Salient Physical Property of the Rhino Shield Latex Medical Grade Gloves:
Rhino Shield latex medical grade gloves are blue, powder-free, textured, 14 mil thick and have a beaded 12 inch cuff. These latex gloves are 510K certified medical grade gloves. Rhino gloves are supplied 50 per box and 10 boxes per case and are available in sizes from small to two (2) XL.

Salient Physical Property of the PE Coated Polypropylene Protective Sleeves 18":
PE Coated Polypropylene Protective Sleeves provide excellent fluid resistance and good hold-out protection for dry particulates. The protective sleeves have elastic band at both ends. These are 1670/171 certified.

Salient Physical Property of the Polypropylene Bouffant Caps 24":
Blue Polypropylene Bouffant Caps are a lightweight, economical choice in non-hazardous, dirty environments. Polypropylene bouffant caps are disposable caps that are well suited for minimal protection applications.

Salient Physical Property of the Ear Loop Mask, Blue:
Procedure Mask blue pleated with elastic latex free ear loops

Salient Physical Property of the N-95 Respiratory Mask:
3M Respirator Dust/Mist N95 mask 8210 with elastic ear loops

In addition to establishing and maintaining PPE as an emergency and disaster resource, the vendor must provide high quality laboratory PPE that meet the salient specifications as outlined above. Since PPE products have a definitive shelf life, to maintain the integrity of the stocked items the vendor shall deliver requested items from the reserve to the facility on a routine basis or upon request as outlined below. In addition, the vendor shall reestablish the reserve as directed by the Government on a as needed basis. It shall be the vendor's responsibility to manage the reserve to ensure the continued rotation of product to protect the integrity of the resource.

. Awarded Vendors: Life Science Products, Inc.. Contract Award Dollar Amount: 1,333,505.50. Contract Award Date: 2019-03-06.