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 require…