Chemical Analysis of Air Samples

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

Solicitation #: 1000184498 Closing Date: May 3, 2017 Time: 2 p.m. EDT

This requirement is for the department of Health Canada.

In light of the responses to the questions asked below, a second revised RFSO has been posted with the changes to the mandatory evaluation criteria. The bid closing date has been extended 2 p.m. EDT May 10, 2017 to allow suppliers to consider the impact of the changes to the evaluation criteria on their proposal. Please download the revised

RFSO.

Title:

Chemical Analysis of Air Samples

Scope:

Health Canada has a requirement to establish multiple Standing Offer Agreements (SOA’s) with one or more suppliers capable of providing Chemical Analysis of Air Samples for the following Streams:

1. The chemical analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOC) collected using 3M Model #3500 passive sampling badges,
2.  Elemental ICP-MS analysis of airborne particulate matter collected using Teflon filters,
3. The chemical analysis of nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and ozone passive samples collected using Ogawa badges,
4. The gravimetric analysis of Teflon and polyurethane foam filters,
5.  The chemical analysis of particle-phase and gas-phase polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) using URG personal pesticide samplers (URG-2000-25),
6. The chemical analysis of aldehydes (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and acrolein) collected using SKC UMEX 100 passive samplers,
7. XRF analysis of 33 chemical elements on airborne particulate matter collected using Teflon filters, and
8. The chemical analysis of volatile organic compounds collected using thermal desorption tubes.

   Objectives of the Requirement

   Health Canada scientists in the Air Health Science Division have played a leading role in understanding the effects of indoor and outdoor air pollution on human health in Canada. Studies completed to date include: the relationship between personal, indoor and outdoor air pollution and lung function and cardiovascular health; spatial variability of air pollutants within an urban area; intervention study to improve indoor air quality in homes with an attached garage; the health effects of ozone and particles on the cardiovascular-respiratory system; and a personal exposure study in different urban transportation microenvironments. Studies are being developed to better understand the association between PM2.5 oxidative potential and cause-specific mortality; the effects of indoor air quality on childrens’ respiratory health in First Nation communities; and to investigate and quantify recent marine vessel emission regulations on population exposures for criteria air pollutants and quantify contributions of marine sector emissions to PM2.5 and PM2.5-associated air toxics; and to investigate VOC species data, including new and emerging chemicals in newly constructed homes.

   Health Canada’s objective is to meet its analytical requirement through the establishment of up to two (2) Standing Offers for each Stream offered to facilitate the on-going analyses of chemical samples collected through our research. 

   Estimated Value:

   The total value of all Standing Offer Agreements for all Streams resulting from this Request for Standing Offer shall not exceed $2,500,000.00 including all applicable taxes, over a four (4) year period from date of signing of the Standing Offer Agreement. 

   Ownership of Intellectual Property:

   The Crown will own the Intellectual Property as per Treasury Board policy since the main purpose of the contract is to generate knowledge and information for public dissemination.

   Security Requirement:

   Most call-ups will not have a security requirement.

   Mandatory Requirements:

   See Request for Standing Offer as each stream has its own mandatory requirements.

   Selection Methodology

   The responsive bid with the highest combined rating of technical merit and price will be recommended for award of a Standing Offer.

   Enquiries regarding this Request for Standing Offer are to be submitted in writing to:

   Robert Merrick

   Contracting Authority

   E-mail: Robert.Merrick@hc-sc.gc.ca