MODIFICATION
A -- Aerial Lift Safety Research ? A Research Program to Prevent Falls from Aerial Lifts
- Notice Date
- 5/6/2004
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Acquisition and Assistance Field Branch (Morgantown), 1095 Willowdale Road, Morgantown, WV, 26505
- ZIP Code
- 26505
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-RFI-2004-SR-00003
- Response Due
- 6/1/2004
- Archive Date
- 6/16/2004
- Point of Contact
- Brenda Goodwin, Contract Specialist, Phone (304)285-5882, Fax (304)285-6083, - Brenda Goodwin, Contract Specialist, Phone (304)285-5882, Fax (304)285-6083,
- E-Mail Address
-
bcg1@cdc.gov, bcg1@cdc.gov
- Description
- NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO PRIOR POSTING (RFI-2004-SR-00003)DATED 3/30/2004. THE DUE DATE FOR RECEIPT OF INFORMATION AND DATA/PRODUCT SAMPLES IS HEREBY EXTENDED TO 6/1/04. THE DUE DATE FOR INTERESTED VENDORS TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS IS EXTENDED TO THE WEEK OF JUNE 14, 2004. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is seeking to sign a Letter of Agreement (LOA) to work with an aerial lift manufacturer to conduct applied research on aerial lift safety. The goal of this project is to improve the safety of aerial lift operators and ground personnel by conducting applied research on the mechanisms of fall/collapse/tipover incidents related to this equipment while in operation. This announcement is a business opportunity in that the partner selected will share in the research and engineering findings with NIOSH researchers Between 1992-99, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics identified 341 deaths in construction related to the use of personnel lifts. An investigation of occupational aerial lift fatalities (McCann, 2003) showed that aerial lift operators are at risk of falls from elevation from tip-over events and from other failure modes related to the operation of this equipment. Tipovers of scissor lifts involved 30% of vertical lift deaths, mostly while the lifts were elevated at least 15 feet; hitting a hole or driving over the edge of elevation changes accounted for one-quarter of tipovers. The project is currently in the study protocol phase. NIOSH has conducted a surveillance study of fatal and nonfatal injuries related to the operation of aerial lifts, and is about to move into a second phase of the study, which will focus on engineering analysis of various factors such as the center of mass and loading conditions of aerial lifts, and the design of safety features that will affect operator safety. Prior to finalization of the research protocol, NIOSH wishes to solicit input from industry partners on the overall focus and direction of the research, so as to incorporate expert counsel from manufacturers of this equipment, as to the leading causes of injury-producing events, and most effective safety controls that can be incorporated into equipment design. Candidate companies which appear to possess the greatest capacity to meet the requirements listed below, will be evaluated based on their capability to successfully perform the following tasks: Perform engineering analysis of aerial lift components and systems, as well as perform modeling, simulation, design and associated research and engineering tasks needed to assess and modify design and operational characteristics of aerial lift equipment. This announcement does not obligate NIOSH to sign an LOA with any presented company. NIOSH reserves the right to establish a partnership based on engineering analysis/evaluation capabilities found under this announcement or other searches, if determined to be in the best interest of the government. Collaborative Capabilities Parameters: (Companies should try to meet as many of these requirements as possible, but highly innovative solutions without testing are not discouraged from presentation or response.) (A) Providing significant engineering and technical expertise in manufacturing aerial lift equipment or safety control equipment for aerial lifts. - Required; (B) Fabricating prototypes incorporating enhanced safety features or safety control equipment for test and evaluation - Required; (C) Providing expertise to NIOSH in designing and conducting field evaluations - Required; (D) Reviewing test results and recommending design modifications; (E) Reviewing testing methods and recommending appropriate, new testing criteria. NIOSH is seeking an innovative partner to address these safety issues. A company that is qualified and currently manufacturing or fabricating aerial lifts or safety control devices for aerial lifts is highly desired. However, past testing and design of similar equipment is not required. If prior testing has been performed the test information and results should be provided. Interested parties responding to this request should provide detailed information regarding capabilities, test results, and cost data. Presentation material may consist of literature, electronic presentation, or video. (Samples and data provided to the government as part of this solicitation will not be returned to vendors following the completion of this project.) Vendors may be offered the opportunity to meet with representatives of the project team following a review of all submitted data. Data and/or product samples must be delivered to NIOSH by May 7, 2004 Although every effort will be made to consider all information received, the government will not be obligated to evaluate information received after May 7, 2004. Vendors should note any proprietary data as such. If any data is to be excluded from exchange with any of the project participants, a statement of that fact shall be included with the statement of propriety. Presentations from interested vendors are optional but encouraged. The government has identified May 26 & 27, 2004, for these presentations to be conducted. The Government reserves the right to identify an alternate meeting date if those identified are not viable for one or more interested vendors. Please send literature to: Christopher Pan, Project Officer, CDC/NIOSH, MS/G800 1095 Willowdale Road Morgantown, WV 26505 Phone: 304-285-5978 Fax : 304-285-6047 syp4@cdc.gov (Please include 3 copies) NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO WWW.FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (06-MAY-2004). IT ACTUALLY APPEARED OR REAPPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 07-MAY-2004. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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