Camfil CamControl and SafeScan Service and Technical Support Services
ID: 12805B25Q0114Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PA AAO ACQ/PER PROPFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- MISCELLANEOUS (H999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f58d55a494954a40b799acba7a34f891/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 7, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC
Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking potential small business sources to provide Camfil CamControl and SafeScan Service and Technical Support Services at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. The procurement aims to ensure the operational performance of government-owned scanning equipment and HEPA filter housings through preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, and technical support, with a contract duration of one year and options for four additional years. This opportunity is critical for maintaining safety and compliance standards in federal facilities, emphasizing the need for contractors to be certified by Camfil and adhere to stringent security protocols. Interested businesses should submit their capabilities statements electronically to Laura Nessa at laura.nessa@usda.gov, with no obligation for the government to award a contract based on responses received.

Point(s) of Contact
Laura Nessa
laura.nessa@usda.gov
Files
Title
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Attachment 01 - Performance Work Statement.pdf
Apr 2, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a service and technical support contract regarding the Camfil CamControl System and SafeScan equipment at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. The contract stipulates a base period of one year, with options for four additional years, focusing on preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, and technical support for government-owned scanning equipment and HEPA filter housings. The contractor must be certified by Camfil and adhere to extensive security requirements, including background checks and compliance with USDA-ARS security regulations. The contract emphasizes the necessity of a Quality Control Program to maintain service standards and outlines obligations for timely performance, including formal reporting and a schedule for completed work. Deliverables include maintenance reports, timely responses for service requests, and access to technical support staff. The overarching aim is to ensure the operational performance of Camfil systems through effective contractor management, safety compliance, and quality assurance during the contract term, while allowing flexibility for performance innovations. This PWS reflects federal protocols regarding RFPs in securing service contracts for government facilities.
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