Description
The U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) in Madison, WI requires a qualified contractor to perform annual certification, testing, repair, and decontamination of containment equipment (HEPA‑filtered fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, roof‑fan filters, and related devices) in its BSL‑3 laboratories. Work includes performance testing per NSF/ANSI 49, ISO, and OSHA standards, provision of calibrated instrumentation, documentation, and coordination to avoid research interruptions. The contract is a one‑year, firm‑fixed‑price award (Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027) with a size standard of $12.5 M and is set aside for small businesses.
• Scope: Routine annual certification of ~9 fume hoods, ~37 biosafety cabinets, ~60 roof‑fan HEPA filters, plus other HEPA‑filtered devices.
• Additional tasks: Repair of failing equipment, provision of replacement parts, decontamination of BSCs using NSF‑49‑approved methods, and non‑routine certifications (new units, relocations).
• Deliverables: Calibration certificates, certification tags, electronic reports summarizing test results, and decontamination validation reports.
• Requirements: NSF‑accredited personnel, BSC certification, compliance with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and CDC/USDA biosafety regulations; contractor must supply own respirators and PPE for roof‑fan work; NWHC provides other PPE and site access.
• Performance period: Work performed M‑F 7:00 am‑4:30 pm; overtime allowed at no extra cost.
• Evaluation: Lowest priced technically acceptable offer; award to small business.