RFQ: SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters, Medium Flow with CalChek and NIST - Part Number: 375-0550N

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Limited Source Justification (LSJ) for the brand-name purchase of SKC, Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters, Part Number: 375-0550N. The justification is based on FAR 6.302-1(c) - Application for Brand-Name Descriptions.

This document indicates that the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) intends to procure 26 Chek-Mate Flowmeters manufactured by SKC, Inc. The justification states that these specific flowmeters are required to meet MSHA's needs for atmospheric sampling and calibration of instruments used in their Enforcement program. The document asserts that the SKC, Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeter is the only product that satisfies the requirement, as it has been exclusively used by MSHA inspectors and confirms the operator's implementation of effective controls. Market research was conducted via GSA Advantage and SAM.gov. MSHA plans to monitor the marketplace for future opportunities to compete this requirement if other vendors obtain approval for similar products.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the procurement of SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters, Medium Flow with CalChek and NIST, Part Number: 375-0550N. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE), on behalf of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), requires these flowmeters to facilitate essential calibration and flow audits, ensuring the accuracy and dependability of data collected by required instruments. This RFQ is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a single award.

• Product: SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters, Medium Flow with CalChek and NIST, Part Number: 375-0550N.

• Quantity: 26 units.

• Delivery: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Specifications:

  • Flow Measurement Range: 500 to 5000 ml/min (volumetric)
  • Display Resolution: 0.001 L/min
  • Accuracy: ±2.5% of reading for 500-750 ml/min, ±1% of reading for 750-5000 ml/min
  • Battery: 9-V alkaline or 8.4V NiMH, with automatic power off timer (15 minutes)
  • Operating Temperature Range: 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
  • Operating Barometric Pressure: 700 to 1090 mbar
  • Operating Altitude: Sea level to 10,000 ft
  • IP Rating: IP40
  • Weight: Models below 9 ounces (255 grams)
  • Certification: CE Marked
  • Warranty: Not required, as MSHA will perform their own calibrations.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

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

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the RFQ is for a single award.

• Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 02/17/2026, 11:00 am ET.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Ryan Proietto (proietto.ryan.v@dol.gov) and Alicia Jackson (jackson.alicia.m@dol.gov).

• Quote Validity: Prices must be held firm for 90 days from the quote receipt date.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures will be utilized. The evaluation will be based on two factors:

  • Factor 1 - Technical: Quotes must meet or exceed minimum specifications. Adjectival ratings: Acceptable/Unacceptable.
  • Factor 2 - Price: Quotes will be evaluated on completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness (no adjectival rating).

• This RFQ is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• All prospective Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award.

• The Government will not make assumptions concerning intent, capabilities, or experience. Conditional quotes will not be accepted.

• Points of Contact for this procurement are Alicia Jackson (Contracting Officer) and Ryan Proietto (Contract Specialist).