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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
QUANTITATIVE RESPIRATOR FIT TESTER KIT
Name Brand or Equal To:
Portacount 8048-T

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Project: Quantitative Respirator Fit Tester Kit

Scope of Work: The Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center (KCVAMC) Occupational Safety & Health Service, located at 4801 Linwood Blvd Kansas City MO 64128, requests 4 quantitative fit test machines. The fit testers should include all associated parts and accessories (including software) necessary for successful stand-alone, out-of-the box fit testing capabilities of both N-95 filtering face-piece respirators and both half and full-face elastomeric respirators. Fit Testing is expected to meet all OSHA requirements for quantitative fit testing as described in the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910.134.

Background: A quantitative fit test (QNFT) is one type of respirator fit test used to determine whether a respirator properly fits an individual employee. Respirator fit tests are used with tight fitting respirators to ensure a proper face-to-face-piece seal is achieved. Without a proper fit, ambient air can leak into the respirator and expose the wearer to airborne contaminants. U.S. Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) regulations require that a respirator fit test be performed when a worker initially selects and is fitted for a tight-fitting respirator. Additional testing must be performed at least annually.

Quantitative fit-testing is performed by collecting and analyzing air samples from within the respiratory inlet cover of the respirator while it is worn by the intended user. This collection is accomplished through use of a hose inserted into the face piece of the respirator, which then delivers the air sample to a separate device for analysis. This testing procedure results in a numeric value for the level of contaminants within the respirator by comparing this number to the concentration of the contaminant outside the mask. A fit-factor is calculated that indicates if and at what level any leakage exists when the worker is wearing the selected respirator
Note: A quantitative fit test differs from a qualitative fit test because the latter relies on subjective feedback from the wearer to detect potential leaks.

Salient Characteristics: The requirements for the fit test machines are listed below:

General Characteristics:
Fit Tester must be able to perform Fit Testing Procedures as annotated in the OSHA Standard 1910.134, Part A, Fit Testing Procedures-General Requirements, and meet fit testing protocol for:
Modified ambient aerosol condensation nuclei counter (CNC) quantitative fit testing protocol for full-facepiece and half-mask elastomeric respirators, Table A-1, and
Modified ambient aerosol condensation nuclei counter (CNC) quantitative fit testing protocol for filtering facepiece respirators, Table A-2
Fit Test Machine must contain all accessories for out-of-the box fit testing, peripherals for maintaining operations for up to one year, data storage for both tablet input and software for database management. Compatible tablets should be included with each fit test machine.
Contract should provide a minimum of a two-year service agreement for annual cleaning and calibration.

Additional Salient characteristics for specific brand or equal to being considered:

PortaCount Model 8048-T




Porta count 4048-T Salient Characteristics:

Compatible with new Modified CNC Protocols
OSHA, CSA, HSE and ANSI Compliant for all tight-fitting respirators, including series 95, 99, 100, FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 filtering facepiece respirators
Built-in N95 Companion technology
Measures fit factors greater than 10,000
Switch between N95 and N99 mode of operation in seconds
Automates fit testing with FitPro+ Fit Test Software
Standalone operation - no external computer required
Can be used with external computer to generate reports and print fit test cards.
Color touchscreen enables operation via touch of a finger, pen or stylus
Capable of fit testing in extremely clean environments to include particle generator if required to complete the fit test.

Each Fit Tester must include the following:

Carry Case
AC Adapter with Universal Plug Set
8026 Particle Generator (115 VAC);
Alcohol Cartridge
Alcohol Fill Capsule; Storage Cap
(2) Zero Check Filters;
3/16" and 1/4" Hose Adapters;
(2) Spare Alcohol Wicks; (100)
Sampling Probes; (100) Lock Washers; Probe Insertion Tool;
Neck Strap
8016 Alcohol Supply containing (16) 30mL Bottles of Reagent Grade Isopropyl Alcohol;
FitPro Ultra Fit Test Software
Data Collector Tablet; USB-A & USB-C Cable;
5-Year Warranty on Repairs
Five Annual Factory Clean & Calibration Services w/ Return Shipping included
Factory Calibration Certificate
Supplemental items for inclusion in this purchase:
Fit Test Probe Refill Kit -N-95 (x5)
Refill Probe Kit for fit testing disposable filtering-facepiece respirators. 500 Probes, 500 Push Nuts, Instructions.



5. Deliverables:
4 Quantitative Fit Testers ready for operation.
4 Compatible tablets.
All accessories including probe devices for penetration
2500 additional probes and nuts for use with disposable filtering facepiece N-95 respirators.
5-year cleaning, maintenance & calibration contract for each fit test machine
Software for non-network laptop.

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