Codes & Contract No.

GSA Contract #: GS-23F-0294M
GSA Contract Period: 9/3/2007-9/3/2012

Duns#: 612516690
Cage Code: 1W9Z4

NAICS Code: 541330
SIC Code: 8711

Ordering & Payment Address

115 Juliad Ct., Suite 105
Fredericksburg, VA 22406

Tel: (540) 286-1984
Fax: (540) 286-1865
Email: GSA Contract Admin

GSA Contact At Vitatech:
Debra Vitale @ (540) 286-1984

GSA Item SIN 871-1 Overview

Services offered under this SIN involve the definition and interpretation of high-level organizational engineering performance requirements such as projects, systems, missions, etc., and the objectives and approaches to their achievement. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to an analysis of mission, program goals and objectives, requirements analysis, organizational performance assessment, special studies and analysis, training, privatization and outsourcing.

VitaTech’s SIN 871-1 EMF-EMC Professional Engineering Services

Vitatech Electromagnetics provides specialized full-spectrum (0 Hz – 300 GHz) professional electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering consultation services assisting in the strategic planning phases of technology programs and projects. VitaTech examines the proposed project, building or site plan to assess the potential impact from electromagnetic and radiofrequency (RF) interference (EMI/RFI) emanating from EMF and electrical sources on a device (i.e., electronic device, telemetry & diagnostic systems, communication systems, computers & CRT monitors, servers and IT networks, scientific research instruments, etc.), building or site such as:

• DC EMF – geomagnetic, subways, elevators, MRIs, NMRs, accelerators, etc.

• AC ELF EMF – power lines (transmission/distribution & service), transformers, switchgears/distribution panels, busways, risers, panels, electric trains, etc.

• VLF & LF EMF – standard/high resolution CRT monitor emissions/screen jitter

• RF EMF – mobile, marine, AM/FM, UHF/VHF, cellular/PCS, microwave/radar

• HEMP/EMP – conventional and nuclear EMP (electromagnetic pulse) & HEMP

In the formulation of program objectives, VitaTech outlines approaches to achieve EMF and EMC engineering performance standards, intermediate project goals, needed training, requisite studies and evaluations. VitaTech defines the scope and objectives of EMF and EMC engineering services for technology programs including the development of high-level policy, engineering performance requirements to minimize potential EMI, RFI and EMC problems, and risk assessment to government/military personnel, contractors and visitors from excessive EMF exposure based upon various industry, national and international standards (listed below). The following outlines VitaTech’s EMF and EMC strategic planning services:

• Analysis of technology program objectives/purposes

• Development of EMF and EMC standards/policies (MIL-STD & NSA compliant)

• Identification of potential EMI/RFI and EMC problems relating to technology program from:

  • Static DC EMF sources

  • AC ELF (extremely low frequency) EMF sources

  • VLF (very low frequency) and LF (low frequency) EMF sources

  • RF (radiofrequency) EMF sources

  • PQ (power quality) sources (harmonics, voltage/current surges, etc.)

  • EMP (electromagnetic pulse) & HEMP (high-altitude electromagnetic pulse)

• Requirements development and goals for electric & magnetic fields (EMFs), RF, EMI/RFI, EMP/HEMP and EMC remediation objectives:

  • Magnetic, Electric, RF & SCIF, TEMPEST, EMP/HEMP Shielding Systems

  • Active/Passive Cancellation Systems, EMI/RFI & Harmonic/Sequence Filters

  • IEEE, N.E.C. & N.E.S.C. applied electrical standards & corrective measures

  • OSHA, ACGHI, NCRP, IRPA/INIRC, WHO human EMF exposure standards

  • FCC OET Bulletin 65 Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields

GSA Item SIN 871-2 Overview

Services offered under this SIN involve abstract or concept studies and analysis, requirements definition, preliminary planning, the evaluation of alternative technical approaches and associated costs for the development or enhancement of high level general performance specifications of a system, project, mission or activity. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to requirements analysis, cost/cost-performance trade-off analysis, feasibility analysis, regulatory compliance support, technology conceptual designs, training, privatization and outsourcing.

Vitatech’s SIN 871-2 EMF-EMC Professional Engineering Services

Vitatech Electromagnetics provides specialized full-spectrum (0 Hz – 300 GHz) professional electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering consultation services in the areas of concept development and requirements analysis. VitaTech prepares concept studies, requirements definition/analysis, and statement-of-work (SOW) of EMF and EMC engineering projects by specifying the following:

• EMF site survey protocols performed on device, building or site (future or existing) to measure/record electric and magnetic fields. The EMF site survey protocol includes the type of EMF source to be measured (electric or magnetic static DC, AC ELF, VLF/LF and RF fields), methodology of the data collection (spot, mapped/contour and timed), recommended instrument/probe (coil, fluxgate and hall-effect magnetometers, etc.) and graphical methods to present EMF data.
• EMF simulations of electrical systems including transmission/distribution lines, transformers, switchgears, busways, risers, conduits, panels, subways/trains.
• RF modeling of antenna patterns, electric field strength profiles of marine, mobile, pagers/cellular/PCS, AM/FM, UHF/VHF, microwave & radar antennas.
• EMC measurement protocols & assessments (to be MIL-STD & NSA compliant)
• Acceptable electromagnetic and radiofrequency interference (EMI/RFI) threshold levels to minimize the potential impact on electronic equipment, telemetry & diagnostic systems, communication systems, computers & CRT monitors, servers and IT networks, scientific research instruments as defined by selected standards.
• Recommended EMF human risk assessment for government/military personnel, contractors, and visitors from EMF emission sources based upon various industry, national and international standards: ACGHI, NCRP, IRPA/INIRC, OSHA, WHO, and the FCC OET Bulletin 65 Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields.

Vitatech provides evaluation of alternative technical approaches and associated costs for the development of EMF and EMC engineering services that minimize potential EMI, RFI and EMC problems in devices, new/existing buildings and large sites, including:

• Specifications with estimated costs for comprehensive EMF site surveys and measurements, shielding performance testing (IEEE-STD-299), EMI/RFI assessments, EMC standards/policies (MIL-STD & NSA compliant) and EMF human exposure standards, for the following EMF sources:
  • Static DC EMF sources (geomagnetic, subways, MRIs, NMRs, etc.)
  • AC ELF (extremely low frequency) EMF sources (power lines & equipment)
  • VLF (very low frequency) and LF (low frequency) EMF sources (CRT’s)
  • RF (radiofrequency) EMF sources (mobile, marine, UHF/VHF, cell/PCS, etc.)
  • PQ (power quality) sources (harmonics, voltage/current surges, etc.)
  • EMP (electromagnetic pulse) & HEMP (high-altitude electromagnetic pulse)
• Specifications with estimated costs for recommended electric & magnetic fields (EMFs), RF, EMI/RFI, EMP/HEMP and EMC remediation objectives:
  • Magnetic, Electric, RF & SCIF, TEMPEST, EMP/HEMP Shielding Systems
  • Active/Passive Cancellation Systems, EMI/RFI & Harmonic/Sequence Filters
  • IEEE, N.E.C. & N.E.S.C. applied electrical standards & corrective measures

SA Item SIN 871-3 Overview

Services offered under this SIN involve the translation of a system (or subsystem, program, project, activity) concept into a preliminary and detailed design (engineering plans and specifications), performing risk identification/analysis/mitigation, traceability, and then integrating the various components to produce a working prototype or model of the system. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to computer-aided design, design studies and analysis, high level detailed specification preparation, configuration management and document control, fabrication, assembly and simulation, modeling, training, privatization and outsourcing.

Vitatech’s SIN 871-3 EMF-EMC Professional Engineering Services

Vitatech Electromagnetics provides specialized full-spectrum (0 Hz – 300 GHz) professional electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering consultation services in the areas of system design, engineering and integration. VitaTech has extensive experience recording, reviewing and interpreting EMF/EMC site survey/measurement data, shielding performance testing (IEEE-STD-299), EMF/EMC standards/policies (including MIL-STD & NSA compliance) and various EMF human exposure standards emanating or radiating from:

• Static DC EMF sources (geomagnetic, subways, MRIs, NMRs, etc.)
• AC ELF (extremely low frequency) EMF sources (power lines & equipment)
• VLF (very low frequency) and LF (low frequency) EMF sources (CRT monitors)
• RF (radiofrequency) EMF sources (mobile, marine, UHF/VHF, cell/PCS, radar)
• EMP (electromagnetic pulse) & HEMP (high-altitude electromagnetic pulse)
• PQ (power quality) electrical sources (harmonics, voltage/current surges, etc.)

Vitatech translates EMF and EMC system design concepts and/or shielding performance requirements into detailed engineering plans and specifications, models the proposed system/shielding design, and implements EMF/EMC simulations to evaluate the performance assessment and compliance objectives using the following tools:

• EMF simulations of electrical systems including transmission/distribution lines, transformers, switchgears, busways, risers, conduits, panels, subways/trains.
• RF modeling of antenna patterns, electric field strength profiles of marine, mobile, pagers/cellular/PCS, AM/FM, UHF/VHF, microwave & radar antennas.
• EMC measurement protocols & assessments in compliance with standards:
  • MIL-STDs-449, -461, -462, -463, -464, -1472, & -2169
  • MIL-HDBKs-235, -237, -240 & -454 & MIL-EP-1110-3-2
  • NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-93
  • IEEE-STD-299 (replaced MIL-STD-285 for shielding performance testing)
• EMC performance in compliance with standards:
  • MIL-STDs-188-124 & -188-125 and MIL-HDBKs-419 & -423
  • NSA 65-5, NSA 65-6, NSA 73-2A & NSA 94-106
• EMI/RFI threshold standards minimizing impact on electronic equipment, telemetry & diagnostic systems, communication systems, computers & CRT monitors, servers and IT networks, scientific research instruments, etc.
• EMF human exposure/risk assessment standards for government and military personnel, contractors and visitors based upon: ACGHI, NCRP, IRPA/INIRC, OSHA, WHO and the FCC OET Bulletin 65 Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields
• IEEE, N.E.C. & N.E.S.C. electrical standards and Power Quality (PQ) criteria

Vitatech provides a cost-performance analysis matrix of the project/program based upon the various design criteria objectives and simulated performance assessments. VitaTech integrates the various components with the required EMF/EMC performance specifications to produce by fabrication and construction a working prototype, model, partial- or fully-enclosed shielded room, building or mobile unit as follows:

• Magnetic Shields (0 Hz – 100 MHz up to -80 dB attenuation) – geomagnetic/static and time-varying DC, AC ELF (electric power), VLF/LF (CRT’s) to RF
• Electric Field & RF Shields (0 Hz – 300 GHz up to -200 dB attenuation) – geomagnetic/static DC, AC ELF (power), VLF/LF to RF/microwave and higher
• MRI, NMR, SQUID, Medical & Scientific Shielding Systems – high performance
• EMP/HEMP Hardening & Shields – optional light-weight aluminum systems
• SCIFs & TEMPEST Shields for buildings & special equipment
• Active/Passive Magnetic Field Cancellation Systems – small & large areas
• Filtering Systems — EMI/RFI, Harmonic and Zero-Sequence Systems

During the system design, engineering and integration of a project/program, Vitatech maintains firm configuration and document controls, aggressively manages subcontractors ensuring cost-containment, prepares and delivers detailed engineering design packages with maintenance and operational manuals, offers comprehensive on-site training programs and issues shielding performance guarantee certificates when VitaTech designs, fabricates, installs, constructs and tests shielding systems.

GSA Item SIN 871-4 Overview

Services offered under this SIN involve the application of various techniques demonstrating that a prototype system (subsystem, program, project or activity) performs in accordance with the objectives outlined in the original design. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited testing of a prototype and first article(s) testing, environmental testing, independent verification and validation, reverse engineering, simulation and modeling (to test the feasibility of a concept), system safety, quality assurance, physical testing of the product or system, training, privatization and outsourcing.

Vitatech’s SIN 871-4 EMF-EMC Professional Engineering Services

Vitatech Electromagnetics provides specialized full-spectrum (0 Hz – 300 GHz) professional electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering consultation services in the areas of test and evaluations to verify shielding performance compliance to IEEE-STD-299 (replaced MIL-STD-285) of a prototype, model, and partial-or fully-enclosed shielding room, building or mobile unit and EMF/EMC standards/policies (MIL-STD & NSA). VitaTech also performs environmental testing (and independent verifications) recording EMF/EMC site survey/measurement data of occupied rooms, buildings and entire sites, evaluates the impact of electromagnetic and radiofrequency (RF) interference (EMI/RFI) on equipment/systems, and ensures conformity to various EMF human exposure standards emanating or radiating from:

• Static DC EMF sources (geomagnetic, subways, MRIs, NMRs, etc.)
• AC ELF (extremely low frequency) EMF sources (power lines & equipment)
• VLF (very low frequency) and LF (low frequency) EMF sources (CRT monitors)
• RF (radiofrequency) EMF sources (mobile, marine, UHF/VHF, cell/PCS, radar)
• EMP (electromagnetic pulse) & HEMP (high-altitude electromagnetic pulse)
• PQ (power quality) electrical sources (harmonics, voltage/current surges, etc.)

Vitatech’s engineers and trained technicians maintain a high standard of quality assurance during the performance of physical testing projects recording EMF/EMC data in the laboratory or in the field, shielding performance testing (IEEE-STD-299), constructing simulations and models, measuring power quality (PQ) characteristics, assessing and evaluating recorded data and producing the final report with ample charts, tables, and 2-D/3-D color graphics, as required. VitaTech offers the following EMF/EMC test & evaluation services:

• Electric and magnetic field site surveys of a device, building or site (future or existing) are selected by EMF emission source and required bandwidth:
  • Geomagnetic/Static DC electric/magnetic field site survey (0 Hz – 3 Hz)
  • AC ELF (power line) electric/magnetic field site survey (3 Hz – 100 kHz)
  • VLF/LF CRT computer monitor MPRII compliance site survey (3 – 30 kHz)
  • RF – electric/magnetic field site survey (100 KHz – 300 GHz)
  • RF – ISM frequencies E and H field (i.e., heat sealer) compliance site survey
  • RF – Human Exposure Limits – FCC OET Bulletin 65 (300 KHz – 100 GHz)
  • Shielding performance testing (IEEE-STD-299 replaced MIL-STD-285)
• EMF simulations of electrical systems including transmission/distribution lines, transformers, switchgears, busways, risers, conduits, panels, subways/trains.
• RF modeling of antenna patterns, electric field strength profiles of marine, mobile, pagers/cellular/PCS, AM/FM, UHF/VHF, microwave & radar antennas.
• Evaluation of EMI/RFI threshold standards to minimize impact on electronic equipment, telemetry & diagnostic systems, communication systems, computers & CRT monitors, servers and IT networks, scientific research instruments, etc.
• EMC measurements & assessments in compliance with standards:
  • MIL-STDs-449, -461, -462, -463, -464, -1472, & -2169
  • MIL-HDBKs-235, -237, -240 & -454 & MIL-EP-1110-3-2
  • NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-93
  • IEEE-STD-299 (replaced MIL-STD-285 for shielding performance testing)
• EMC performance in compliance with the standards:
  • MIL-STD-188-124, MIL-STD-188-125
  • MIL-HDBK-419, MIL-HDBK-423
  • NSA 65-5, NSA 65-6, NSA 73-2A & NSA 94-106
• Evaluation EMF human exposure/risk assessment standards for government and military personnel, contractors, and visitors based upon:
  ACGHI, NCRP, IRPA/INIRC, OSHA, WHO, DOD, and the FCC OET Bulletin 65 Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields.
• IEEE, N.E.C. & N.E.S.C electrical standards and Power Quality (PQ) criteria