6515--New Respiratory Air Filtering

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for "New Respiratory Air Filtering" under Solicitation Number 36C26026Q0212. The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 20, located in Vancouver, WA (ZIP code 98661).

• The specific product or service required is respiratory air filtering.

• Product Service Code (PSC): 6515

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 334519

• This opportunity was set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).

• The award was made on 02-02-2026 for $18,261.88.

• Not explicitly detailed in the provided text, as this appears to be award information rather than a full solicitation package.

• Set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).

• The awardee was LOTUSUSA, INC. (UEI: JBKGG25MLPM9), with an address in Los Angeles, CA (ZIP code 90071).

• The document also indicates an archive period of 30 days after the award date.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Respirator Fit Testing Apparatus. The government is procuring a "Brand Name or Equal to: PortaCount Model 8048-T; w/ Tablet". A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated using Simplified Acquisition Procedures IAW FAR 12.

• The primary requirement is for a Respirator Fit Testing Apparatus, specifically referencing the "PortaCount Model 8048-T; w/ Tablet" as a brand name or equal.

• Salient Characteristics are detailed in the attached Request for Quotes (RFQ).

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in this synopsis, but the solicitation document is attached.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to jeffrey.kelley1@va.gov.

• Response Date/Time: 01-13-2026 13:00 PACIFIC TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA.

• Evaluation: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes, seeking the most advantageous response to the Government.

• Questions Deadline: Written questions must be emailed to jeffrey.kelley1@va.gov by 01/07/2026 at 1300 PST.

• Set-Aside: This solicitation is set aside for Woman Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).

• NAICS Code: 334519 with a small business size standard of 600 Employees.

• The solicitation number is 36C26026Q0212.

• Provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 (August 2025).

• Quotes can be submitted on the attached RFQ or the vendor's own form.

• No late quotations will be accepted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a "Brand Name" or "Equal to" requirement for a Respirator Fit Tester with a tablet for the Department of Veterans Affairs White City VA Medical Center's Domiciliary. The acquisition is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• Respirator Fit Tester capable of quantitatively fit testing all tight-fitting respirator face masks, including N95, P1, and P2 filtering facepiece respirators.

• Must include N95-Companion technology, carrying case, AC adaptor, alcohol supply (approx. 240 hours of operation), FitPro™ Ultra Software, Particle Generator, and a standard accessory kit.

• Software features advanced user interface, intuitive design, one-step-to-fit testing, efficiency improvements, wireless Wi-Fi communication, active animations, and an interactive troubleshooting guide.

• Salient features include OSHA, CSA, HSE, and ANSI compliance, measurement of fit factors greater than 10,000, computation of fit factors using microscopic particles, automated fit testing, and a "Real-Time FitCheck Mode™".

• The system must be compatible with Windows 7, 8, or 10 operating systems and have minimum PC hardware requirements specified.

• Optional accessories include mask sampling adapters and a Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is required within 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code is 334519 with a size standard of 600 employees.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to jeffrey.kelley1@va.gov.

• Questions are due by 1:00 PM Pacific on 01/07/2024. Responses will be provided as an amendment.

• Offers must be legible and prepared in the specified format, including Parts I (Executed Request for Quote) and II (Price).

• Part I requires completion of SF 1449 blocks 17a, 17b, 30a, 30b, 30c, and acknowledgment of amendments.

• Part II requires proposed unit and extended prices in Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs).

• Evaluation Criteria: Low-Price solicitation. Award will be made to a single offeror who is deemed responsive and responsible, whose offer conforms to RFQ requirements, and has a satisfactory or unknown/neutral risk on past performance.

• Offer acceptance period: 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• This acquisition is a WOSB set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Offerors must be SBA VetCert Certified at the time of offer and submit a completed, signed Request for Quotes 1449.

• This is a "Brand Name" or "Equal to" solicitation.

• Vendors must include Tax ID Number and SAM UEI.

• Notice of total WOSB set-aside applies.

• Past performance will be evaluated using PPIRS and other references.