6515--RFQ-Porta Count Respirator Fit Tester w/Tablet - Model# 8048

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 12 of 12 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice *= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Page 1 of 12 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201-1, Simplified procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 (eff. 03/13/2026) This solicitation is Unrestricted Brand Name or Equal. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334510. The FSC/PSC is 6515. The Central Western MA VAMC is seeking to purchase a two Porta Count Respirator Fit Testers (Model 8048) brand name or equal. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: Salient Characteristics: Core Device Features Quantitative fit testing for all tight-fitting respirators: full face, half face elastomeric, NIOSH Series 95/99/100, EN FFP1/2/3, gas masks, PAPR, SCBA Built-in N95 Companion technology, enabling accurate testing of N95-class filters A display for real-time feedback to fine-tune mask fit during donning, ideal for training and troubleshooting Animated guided exercises support standardized user movements and streamline training A mode that supports simultaneous testing of up to four instruments controlled by a single tablet Software Integration: app-style interface automates training, test execution, records management, reporting, and offers cloud connectivity Performance & Compliance Fit factor measurement: Range of 1 to >10,000 (1 200 for respirators <99% efficient, e.g., N95s) Compliant with OSHA (including modified CNC protocols), CSA, HSE INDG, ANSI/ASTM, ISO, INRS, JIS standards Physical & Operational Specs Power: Autosensing 100 250 VAC, 50 60 Hz Sampling flow: 350 cm³/min (sample), 1000 cm³/min (total) Operating temperature: 32 100 °F (0 38 °C); storage: 40 122 °F ( 40 50 °C) Fluid: Uses 99.5% reagent-grade isopropanol; approx. 240 hrs per kit Tablet & Connectivity Includes Tablet (4 GB RAM, 128 GB storage) with Software Integration Software installed Wi Fi USB adapter for wireless tablet connection plus USB cable for initial setup/charging Tablet requirements: Windows 10 compatible (tablet meets spec out-of-the-box) Supplies/Services ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 2.00 EA __________________ __________________ 8048-T, Porta Count Model 8048-T; w/Tablet LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 8048-T GRAND TOTAL __________________ Delivery shall be provided no later than 60 days after receipt of order (ARO) Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Central Western MA VAMC 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053 United States The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations and certifications based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Examples include 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications, 52.242-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions, 52.240-92 Security Requirements, and 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM. ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The version of FAR 52.212-1 in the addendum is tailored for Simplified Acquisition Procedures and supersedes the current version of FAR 52.212-1 contained in the FAR. The following provision is incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2025) (a) Submission of quotes. Submit signed and dated quotes to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, quotes shall include (1) The solicitation number; (2) The name, address, and telephone number of the Quoter; (3) The Quoter s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator; (4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation; (5) Responses to provisions that require Quoter completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and (6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments. (b) Period for acceptance of quotes. The Quoter agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes. (1) Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. (2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of quotes is late and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that quotes cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of quotes by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of quotes will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (4) Quoters may withdraw their quotes by written notice to the Government received at any time before award. (d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without discussions with Quoters. Therefore, the Quoter s initial offer should contain the Quoter s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received. (e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Quoters, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Quoter s offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Quoter and the debriefed Quoter and past performance information on the debriefed Quoter. (3) The overall ranking of all Quoters when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of the rationale for award. (5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Quoter. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Quoter as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_1 (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR) 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal…