Analytical Balances
ID: ACQ-25-00088Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

LABOR, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENTDOL - CAS DIVISION 1 PROCUREMENTWASHINGTON, DC, 20210, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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https://sam.gov/opp/827a21763dab41c4afa83011cdda1a02/view
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    The Department of Labor, specifically the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential contractors for supplying seven analytical balances to the Salt Lake Technical Center (SLTC). The objective is to replace obsolete balances to enhance weighing procedures and improve data management processes, which are critical for ensuring accurate analytical results that support compliance evaluations of worker exposure to harmful chemicals. This procurement is vital for maintaining workplace safety standards and operational efficiency, with contractors required to provide capabilities statements, equipment specifications, and estimated pricing by December 13, 2024. Interested businesses must be registered in the Federal Government's System for Award Management (SAM) and can direct inquiries to Benyamin Dehghani or Deborah Worrells via email.

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    Benyamin Dehghani
    Dehghani.Benyamin@dol.gov
    Deborah Worrells
    worrells.deborah@dol.gov
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    Analytical Balances.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) regarding Analytical Balances for the Salt Lake Technical Center (SLTC). This notice aims to gather market information to identify potential contractors capable of fulfilling the requirements without implying a commitment to issue a solicitation or contract. Interested businesses must be registered in the Federal Government's System for Award Management (SAM). The RFI outlines that responses should include a capabilities statement, completion of a Market Research Questionnaire, equipment specifications, and estimated pricing for the necessary apparatus. Contractors are encouraged to describe their experience, equipment, maintenance plans, manufacturing location, and any warranty options. The RFI addresses the need for contractors to potentially provide demonstrations of their equipment and suggests that firms should propose alternative NAICS codes if appropriate. Submissions must be sent via email to designated contacts by December 13, 2024, highlighting the importance of this acquisition for OSHA’s mission in maintaining workplace safety standards. The overall procurement process aims to gather sufficient information to inform any future acquisitions related to analytical laboratory instruments.
    SOW Balances.pdf
    The Department of Labor, specifically OSHA's Technical Center, is seeking a contractor to supply seven analytical balances to enhance weighing procedures and improve data management processes. This initiative is essential for ensuring accurate analytical results that support compliance evaluations of worker exposure to harmful chemicals across the U.S. and its territories. The existing obsolete balances need replacement to maintain precision and reliability in results, which are critical for safety citations and legal defensibility. The contractor must deliver specific models of balances and accompanying filter kits, alongside calibration and software support. Training for personnel on the new equipment is also required, which can be conducted either in-person or virtually. Delivery of the equipment must be completed within 90 days of the contract award. This RFP aligns with OSHA's mission to improve operational efficiency and maintain high standards of workplace safety through reliable scientific instruments.
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