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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
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UNIT
UNIT PRICE
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0001 2.00
EA
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__________________ 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:
52.212-1Â Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2025)
(a)Â 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)Â The solicit