FUME EXTRACTION HOODS AND ACCESSORIES

The U.S. Government is seeking a contractor to supply, install, maintain, and train personnel on new fume extraction hoods and accessories under a firm fixed price contract, with all equipment required to be brand new, unused, and delivered in optimal operating condition. The hoods must meet or exceed the technical specifications of the Labconco Protector Premier model 100600002 with external motor and comply with critical safety and performance standards including CFR 29 Part 1910, NFPA 45, ANSI Z9.5, SEFA 1 and SEFA 8, ASHRAE 110, UL 61010-1, UL 1805, and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010.1. Equipment must have a manufacture date no older than twelve months at delivery, and all manuals must be provided in both English and Spanish. A valid calibration certificate from the manufacturer or an accredited lab is mandatory, and if a brand name is not used, full technical specification sheets must be submitted for approval prior to acceptance. The contractor must verify and document compliance of all components, accessories, and consumables before shipment and ensure that all wood packaging is ISPM 15 certified for overseas shipping. Installation, two preventive maintenance services per year for two years, and corrective maintenance as needed are included, along with on-site training for forensic analysts, lab technicians, and equipment operators in Guatemala City. Performance must be completed within 60 calendar days of award, with no partial deliveries permitted, and all equipment must be delivered to the National Institute of Forensic Sciences of Guatemala in Guatemala City, with INL Guatemala serving as the importer of record for customs clearance and duty exemptions. The contractor is responsible for secure packaging, export declarations, and final onsite delivery. The U.S. Government will inspect and accept the equipment within ten business days of delivery, rejecting any non-compliant, defective, or damaged items at no additional cost to the Government. Payment is tied to acceptance, issued no more frequently than monthly, net 30 days after receipt of a valid invoice that includes VAT as required by Guatemalan law. The contracting officer’s representative will oversee inspection and technical compliance but cannot alter contract terms. The award will be made on a lowest priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) basis to a responsible contractor registered in SAM.gov, with proposals limited to 15 pages in 12-point Times New