SAM #36C24527Q0051

VA respirator fit testing and industrial hygiene support

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center seeks respirator fit-testing and related industrial hygiene support for its workforce. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, 245-Network Contract Office 5; Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Contracting office, Clarksburg, West Virginia. - Services requested: Quantitative respirator fit testing for approximately 700–1,000 employees. The contractor provides testing equipment and consumables, employee instruction, fit-test documentation, and notification cards. Qualitative fit testing or related training may also be required at the Contracting Officer’s Representative’s discretion. - Products and OEMs: - TSI: At least two PortaCount respirator fit-testing units; model and part number are not specified. - 3M: Approved respirators include 3M 1860, 3M 1860S, and 3M 1870+. - MaxAir: MaxAir Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPRs) for personnel who need an alternative to N95 respirators. - Fit-testing consumables are also contractor-provided; specific products and quantities are not listed. - Responsibilities and requirements: The VA supplies N95 respirators. CAPR training must follow manufacturer guidance and applicable OSHA standards. - Period of performance: Five years total, consisting of one base year and four one-year option periods.

Description

Louis A Johnson Medical Center seeks a contractor to provide industrial hygiene support, specifically quantitative respirator fit testing, for medical center employees. The contractor will supply all necessary fit testing equipment (such as TSI PortaCount machines), consumables, and Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPRs) for personnel requiring alternatives to N95 respirators. Training for CAPRs and qualitative fit testing may also be required, depending on operational needs.

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