66--Sources Sought: Water Shaker Table
ID: 140G0225Q0016Type: Sources Sought
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION (6635)
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting a market survey through a Sources Sought Notice to identify firms capable of supplying a Water Shaking Table under NAICS code 334516. The required equipment must meet specific criteria, including a maximum capacity of 75 kg/hour, precise weight and dimension specifications, and detailed electrical and mechanical requirements. This procurement is crucial for the USGS's analytical laboratory operations, as the Water Shaking Table plays a significant role in physical properties testing and inspection. Interested vendors must submit their firm's name, contact information, capability statements, recent performance history, and size status by January 31, 2025, to KKeuma@usgs.gov. Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for participation.

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    The U.S. Geological Survey is initiating a market survey through this SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to identify interested firms capable of supplying a Water Shaking Table under NAICS code 334516. This notice is not a solicitation, and potential vendors are responsible for any costs associated with their submissions, which are voluntary. The Water Shaking Table must conform to specific general, electrical, mounting, mechanical, lubrication, and deck requirements, including a maximum capacity of 75kg/hour and specific weight and dimension parameters. The Government encourages responses from various socio-economic business classifications, including Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned firms. Interested firms must provide their firm's name, contact information, capability statements, recent performance history, and size status by January 31, 2025. Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) and a SAM Unique Identifier number is required. This sources sought notice aims to inform the Government's acquisition strategy, as any further solicitations will be posted on SAM.gov. The document clarifies that responses to this notice do not obligate the Government and will be used for decision-making purposes only.
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