6640--Porta Count Model 8408-T Respirator Fit Testing Equipment
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), has issued a Sources Sought Notice indicating its intent to award a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to TSI Inc. for PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester - Model 8048 equipment. This procurement includes accessories, FitPro Ultra Fit Test Software, and Microsoft Surface Go Tablets. The VA believes TSI Inc. is the sole provider of this specialized system, which is currently used by VISN 8 facilities.
Scope of Work
The equipment is required for proper respiratory protection fit testing for 1372 employees within the Bay Pines V.A. Healthcare System (BPVAHCS), including Healthcare Professionals, Facility Management Services, and Environmental Management Services personnel. This ensures compliance with Respiratory Protection Program SOP 516-138-028 and OSHA 1910 requirements. The new equipment will replace existing units that have reached their service life and have incompatible software.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed Price contract intended)
- Period of Performance: April 15, 2026, to June 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bay Pines VAMC, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. Building 24, Room 219, Bay Pines, FL, 33744
- Set-Aside: Intended Sole Source to TSI Inc.
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST
- Published: March 20, 2026
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
Submission & Evaluation
This is an information-only notice and not a solicitation. Responsible sources that oppose the sole source decision must submit capability information and/or an OEM Authorization Letter. Submissions should include:
- Company name and address
- Primary point of contact (phone, email)
- Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), if available
- Applicable socioeconomic categories and pertinent information demonstrating ability to meet the requirement
- Brief descriptions of recent and relevant projects (1 page maximum)
- Business size (NAICS 334516)
- Product and Service Code: 6640
Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government will not be responsible for any costs associated with preparing responses.
Additional Notes
All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Timothy Felix, Contracting Specialist, at timothy.felix@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.