River Velocity Meter for the Carson National Forest

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 1240LP26Q0114, for the acquisition of a watershed river velocity meter. Prepared by the USDA-FS CSA Intermountain 4 acquisition office in Ogden, Utah, this solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 334513 (Size Standard: 750 employees) and Product/Service Code 6695 (Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments). The procurement is on behalf of the Carson National Forest, and the equipment is to be delivered to the Supervisor's Office located in Taos, New Mexico. The solicitation was issued on July 9, 2026, with offers due by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on July 20, 2026. Tina Frankenbery is designated as the point of contact for inquiries regarding this solicitation.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Carson National Forest in New Mexico, has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1240LP26Q0114 to procure and deliver a new river velocity meter. This equipment will enable watershed specialists and hydrologists to measure river and stream flow rates to determine water availability for future projects. The procurement is structured as a 100% small business set-aside, resulting in a single firm-fixed-price purchase order. All offered products must feature clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and include a Certificate of Conformance. Delivery to Taos, New Mexico is required within 30 days of contract award. The Government will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. To be deemed responsive, offerors must submit a complete price proposal for all line items and a technical capability statement that specifies the make, model, and supporting literature demonstrating compliance with required specifications. The solicitation incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses, including stringent regulations regarding supplier terms and civil rights/DEI compliance. Questions must be submitted via email to Purchasing Agent Tina Frankenbery by July 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. Complete proposals, consisting of a signed SF1449, a technical proposal, and a price proposal, are due by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on July 20, 2026.

This federal solicitation is for the purchase and delivery of a River Velocity Meter to the USDA Forest Service at Carson National Forest in Taos, New Mexico. To be considered, offerors must provide pricing for the equipment (CLIN 0001) and delivery (CLIN 0002), along with company details, their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and the specific make and model being offered. The procurement requires a river velocity meter that meets or exceeds the following technical specifications: - A display unit with embedded GPS - Bluetooth communication capabilities - An integrated recorder - A wading rod - A 2D detachable probe - A minimum operating depth of 0.02 meters Offerors must submit product literature or a brochure demonstrating compliance with these specifications. The final contract award includes shipping, and delivery must be completed within 30 days of the award to the specified Carson National Forest contact.