Brand name or equal - Conflo IV
ID: 140G0126Q0020Type: Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking quotations for the procurement of a Universal Continuous Flow Interface, specifically the Conflo IV or an equivalent, for its Geology, Energy, and Minerals Stable Isotope Laboratory (GEMSIL). The required system must be fully compatible with the Delta V Plus Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) and include features such as automated gas flow control, self-diagnosis capabilities, and support for multi-device management. This equipment is crucial for conducting precise isotopic analyses, which are essential for various geological and environmental studies. Interested vendors must submit their quotations electronically to Mindie Dixon at mdixon@usgs.gov by the specified deadline, with the anticipated award date set for January 5, 2020. All vendors must be registered at https://www.sam.gov to be eligible for the contract.

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    This addendum to FAR 52.212-1 outlines specific instructions for submitting offers in response to a government solicitation. Offers must be submitted electronically to Mindie Dixon by the specified due date and time. The submission requires one electronic copy organized into four tabs: Tab A for the Offer Form (SF 1449) with original signatures and contract administration data; Tab B for detailed pricing on the SF 1449; Tab C for completed FAR forms 52.212-3 and 52.204-24 if not updated in SAM.gov; and Tab D for evaluation factor responses. Tab D includes a three-page limit for Factor 1: Technical Capability, requiring product identification, compliance with salient characteristics, and relevant documentation for authorized distributors/resellers. This document is crucial for offerors to ensure their proposals meet the submission and content requirements for federal government RFPs.
    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) requires a universal gas flow controller, specifically the ConFlo IV Universal Continuous Flow Interface or an equivalent, for its Geology, Energy, and Minerals Stable Isotope Laboratory (GEMSIL). The system must be fully compatible with the Delta V Plus Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (IRMS) and its software. Key requirements include automated gas flow control for sample and reference gases, self-diagnosis and monitoring of critical parameters, and helium auto-dilution based on Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) signals. Additionally, it must support multi-device management, enable batch processing for automated sample analysis, and feature an “open split” design for efficient reference gas use and accurate measurement of small sample volumes.
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