DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CABLE IAW SALIENTS
ID: 140G0125Q0019Type: Solicitation
AwardedJan 15, 2025
$21.3K$21,326
AwardeeFSR CONSULTING LLC 618 S BROAD ST STE 2 Lansdale PA 19446 USA
Award #:140G0125P0030
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

PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE, AND HUMIDITY MEASURING AND CONTROLLING INSTRUMENTS (6685)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9c0d89e4aa264240be6eb241dea8093d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Digital Temperature Cables in accordance with specified salients for temperature profiling applications. The procurement requires the delivery of cables measuring 34 feet in length, equipped with 28 temperature sensors spaced at 1-foot intervals, and designed to operate within a temperature range of -55 to 85 degrees Celsius with a measurement accuracy of +/-0.2 degrees Celsius. This equipment is crucial for precise temperature monitoring in various environmental and industrial applications. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 13, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov. The anticipated award date for the contract is February 1, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nicanor, Cynthia
    703648
    703648
    cnicanor@usgs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    B08_ATCH_1_SALIENTS.pdf
    The document outlines the specifications for a Digital Temperature Cable, intended for temperature profiling applications. Key features include a 36-foot cable with 5 feet of lead wire before the first of 32 temperature sensors, each spaced 1 foot apart. The cable connects to a data collection device via stripped and tinned wires and supports SDI-12 communication output. It operates within a temperature range of -55 to 85 degrees Celsius, with a measurement accuracy of +/-0.2 degrees Celsius and a 1-second update interval. The sensors must require no maintenance or calibration and fit within a diameter of 0.9 inches. The cable is powered externally via a nominal 12 VDC source. This technical specification is part of a broader government initiative, likely responding to a request for proposals (RFP) for precision temperature monitoring in various applications while ensuring compliance with operational standards.
    B08_ATCH_1_UPDATED_SALIENTS_12-19-2024_0001.pdf
    The document outlines the specifications for two digital temperature cables, intended for temperature profiling applications. Each cable measures 34 feet long with a 7-foot lead before the first of 28 embedded temperature sensors, spaced at 1-foot intervals. The sensors begin from the end connecting to a data collection device and terminate with stripped and tinned leads. The cables feature SDI-12 communication output and boast a measurement accuracy of +/-0.2°C within a temperature range of -40 to 85°C. They are designed to operate within -55 to 85°C, with a temperature measurement update interval of 1 second, powered by an external 12 VDC source. The sensor bodies are limited to a diameter of 0.9 inches and require no maintenance or calibration. This document is likely a part of a government Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at procuring precise and reliable temperature measurement solutions for monitoring applications in various sectors, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and functional performance standards.
    Sol_140G0125Q0019_Amd_0001.pdf
    The document outlines an amendment to solicitation number 140G0125Q0019, issued by the U.S. Geological Survey for temperature sensors. The primary purpose of this amendment is to update specific requirements, particularly modifications to the salients regarding cable length and sensor quantity, and to extend the due date for quote submissions from December 5, 2024, to January 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. Detailed changes include a reduction in overall cable length from 36 feet to 34 feet and a decrease in temperature sensors from 32 to 28 units, maintaining a consistent spacing interval of 1.0 foot. Additionally, the document emphasizes the necessity for contractors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment for their offers to be considered. Contact information for inquiries regarding the request for quotations is provided, ensuring clear communication with potential vendors. Overall, this amendment reflects administrative adjustments while keeping the essential terms and conditions of the original solicitation intact.
    Sol_140G0125Q0019.pdf
    This document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) related to acquiring commercial items, specifically focused on temperature sensors. It includes key details such as the contracting agency, the address for submission, solicitation number, due date, and criteria for offer evaluation. The RFP specifies requirements for the proposed items, including delivery terms and potential invoicing procedures. Additionally, it incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses that govern contract terms, conditions, and compliance, emphasizing the need for contractors to follow specific statutory obligations related to veteran-owned businesses, small business set-asides, and electronic invoicing. Notably, the document also specifies mandatory representations concerning covered telecommunications equipment or services, further ensuring compliance with updated security guidelines. Overall, the document serves as a formal solicitation for bids, aiming to procure equipment while adhering to federal acquisition standards and promoting small business participation.
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