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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 16, 2005 FBO #1298
SOURCES SOUGHT

66 -- NNOISE DOSIMETERS

Notice Date

6/14/2005
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

333913 — Measuring and Dispensing Pump Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Acquisition Management Branch (WV), 1301 Airport Road, Beaver, WV, 25813-9426
 

ZIP Code

25813-9426
 

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-5705MR140NOISEDOSIMETERS
 

Response Due

6/21/2005
 

Archive Date

7/6/2005
 

Description

MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION IS SEEKING VENDORS THAT CAN SUPPLY THE REQUESTED NOISE DOSIMETERS DESCRIBED BELOW. Noise Dosimeters MSHA monitors miners operators compliance with 30 CFR Part 62 Occupational Noise Exposure by sampling with noise dosimeters. MSHA needs a noise dosimeter that measures noise using the ?A? scale, slow response, and with a 5 dB exchange rate. The dosimeter has to and provides a sample reading for the Action Level integrating all sound levels from 90 dBA to at least 140 dBA and a sample reading for the Permissible Exposure Level integrating all sound levels from 80 dBA to at least 130 dBA. The Action level value is used to determine if a miner is required to be enrolled in a Hearing Conservation Program. The following specifications are needed: Provide an Action Level sample integrating all sound levels from 90 dBA to at least 140 dBA. Provide a Permissible Exposure Level integrating all sound levels from 80 dBA to at least 130 dBA. Measure noise using the ?A? scale, slow response, and with a 5 dB exchange rate. Capability to use as a Sound Level Meter. Simple menu driven setup. Preprogrammed setups. Recalculated exposure data Light weight 14 ounces or less. Small size Keyboard combination lock. Capable of sampling for up to 16 hours. Intrinsic safety to the ATEX directive, UL/uCL, and must be MSHA approved for use in gassy mines. The noise dosimeter must be in a five-pack kit which include five windscreens, one calibrator adapter, five clothing clips, one QC-10 calibrator, one serial computer interface cable, and storage case. ALL VENDORS THAT MEET AND CAN SUPPLY THIS REQUIREMENT PLEASE SEND YOUR INFORMATION ELECTRONICALLY TO hampton.katheryn@dol.gov, och.william@dol.gov OR FAX A COPY TO (304-256-3332). NO TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL BE ACCEPTED.
 

Place of Performance

Address: MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, 1301 AIRPORT ROAD, BEAVER, WEST VIRGINIA

Zip Code: 25813

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00829367-W 20050616/050614211951 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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