PE Churn Sample Splitters (8L) IAW Salients
ID: 140G0125Q0043Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6ca5304eb1ce4f6da6a0dcebf50a8629/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking bids for the procurement of Polyethylene Churn Sample Splitters (8L) to support its Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility in Tuscaloosa, AL. The requirement includes the delivery of these specialized devices, which are essential for combining water and sediment samples for nationwide water quality analysis, within 30 days of receiving the purchase order. These churn sample splitters must meet specific design criteria, including a capacity of at least eight liters, optimized mixing capabilities, and compliance with USGS water sampling protocols. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 27, 2025, and can direct any questions to Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334513, with an anticipated award date of March 1, 2025.

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    Nicanor, Cynthia
    703648
    703648
    cnicanor@usgs.gov
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    B08_ATCH_1_SALIENTS.pdf
    The Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF) of the USGS in Tuscaloosa, AL, is seeking to procure churn sample splitters for nationwide water data collection. These devices are essential for combining water and sediment samples from streams to create composite samples for analysis. The specifications for the churn sampler splitter include: it must be a polyethylene cylindrical vessel holding at least eight liters (2 gallons), conforming to USGS water sampling protocols. It should have an optimized mixing design with a disc churn, a replaceable lid, and a spring-loaded spigot for dispensing subsamples. The device must feature a heavy-duty swing handle and adhere to specific size restrictions, ensuring its practicality and usability in various field settings. This procurement aligns with the USGS’s efforts to enhance water quality analysis by standardizing equipment used in data collection across different sites.
    Sol_140G0125Q0043.pdf
    This document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of commercial items, specifically Polyethylene Churn Sample Splitters, from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The RFP indicates that this acquisition is unrestricted and encourages participation from various business categories, including service-disabled veteran-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned businesses. The timeline stipulates that offers are due by January 23, 2025, and delivery is expected within 30 days post-order receipt. Included are specific clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), emphasizing compliance with regulations, including economic and environmental restrictions. Notably, the document requires the “brand name or equal” condition for product offerings, meaning submissions must meet specified characteristics. Also, it mandates use of the U.S. Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform for payment requests. The RFP underscores the importance of detailed specifications for bidders, highlighting submission requirements such as price, descriptive literature, and compliance with technical directions. This process reflects the government's commitment to ensuring that acquisitions are both competitive and aligned with federal standards for transparency and fair business practices.
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