D--LABVIEW SOFTWARE BRAND NAME OR EQUAL DEVELOPMENT/T

This amendment updates solicitation 140G0226Q0038/0001, issued by USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH. Its primary purpose is to provide responses to questions and answers in Attachment A and revise Line Items 00010 and 00020. Line Item 00010 now specifies requirements for "Labview or equivalent software development services," while Line Item 00020 details "Labview or equivalent software development basic training services." Both line items require vendors to provide firm-fixed prices, with invoices billed as services are rendered, and specify a performance period from May 18, 2026, to May 17, 2027. The government's terms and conditions will prevail. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15, acknowledging receipt on each offer copy, or through separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified date may result in the rejection of the offer.

This document, "Attachment A - Questions and Answers RFQ 140G0226Q0038," addresses vendor inquiries regarding the "LABVIEW SOFTWARE BRAND NAME OR EQUAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING SERVICES" for the USGS Denver Argon Geochronology Lab (DAGL). Key clarifications include the mandatory onsite presence of the lead developer due to the inaccessibility of the computer system connected to the instrumentation remotely. Regarding the "LabVIEW champion" requirement for technical personnel, the USGS directed vendors to submit a complete technical quotation package in accordance with the stated evaluation factors. The USGS also clarified that developed modules must adhere to ICT Accessibility Requirements to the extent possible, requiring a VPAT submission post-development. Additionally, the billing structure for Line Item 00010 was revised from a firm-fixed monthly price to a firm-fixed price for the complete project, allowing invoices to be billed as services are rendered. Finally, the document explicitly states that RFQ 140G0226Q0021 is canceled in its entirety, and vendors should use 140G0226Q0038 for submissions.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140G0226Q0038 is a small business set-aside solicitation from the USGS Denver Argon Geochronology Lab (DAGL) for LabVIEW or equivalent software development and training services. The primary goal is to automate mass spectrometers and peripheral hardware, replacing outdated systems. The contractor will develop custom software modules for instrument control, data acquisition, and storage, and provide training to lab personnel. The contract includes an initial period of performance from May 18, 2026, to May 17, 2027, with two one-year options for maintenance support. Key requirements include adherence to FAR, SAM registration, and compliance with various IT security and accessibility standards, including the submission of an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR). The anticipated award type is firm-fixed-price, and the NAICS code is 541511 ($34.0 million size standard).

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5419, outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various service occupations in specific Colorado counties (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park). It details hourly wages for administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and other sectors. Key benefits include health and welfare, paid vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. The document also provides guidelines for paid sick leave under EO 13706, minimum wage requirements under EO 13658 for 2025, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowances. It also includes procedures for conforming unlisted occupations and definitions from the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations."