Temperature Cables and Accessories IAW Salients
ID: 140G0124Q0293Type: 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

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

Set Aside

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

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking qualified small businesses to provide digital temperature cables and accessories as part of a procurement effort. The requirement includes the delivery of seven digital temperature cables with embedded sensors, a rigid waterproof temperature probe, and a portable data logger, all designed for accurate temperature profiling in various environmental conditions. This acquisition is crucial for enhancing data collection capabilities in environmental monitoring, ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 9, 2024, with the anticipated contract award date set for September 19, 2024. For inquiries, contact Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov before September 6, 2024.

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    Nicanor, Cynthia
    703648
    703648
    cnicanor@usgs.gov
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    The document outlines the technical specifications for digital temperature cables and accessories as part of a government Request for Proposals (RFP). It details requirements for seven digital temperature cables featuring embedded sensors for temperature profiling, emphasizing flexibility, length, sensor spacing, and durability in various temperature ranges (-50 to 120°C). Additional components include a communication interface compatible with the sensors, a rigid temperature probe with waterproof capabilities, and a portable data logger with Bluetooth communication and extensive storage capacity. The equipment must support accurate temperature readings, with specific size and weight limits, and provide built-in diagnostics. The purpose of this document clearly aligns with the provision of advanced data collection tools essential for environmental monitoring, ensuring adherence to strict operational and regulatory standards in governmental and scientific fields. These specifications aim to support accurate data gathering in diverse field conditions, showcasing the government’s intent to procure high-quality, reliable measurement devices.
    This government filing pertains to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the acquisition of commercial items, specifically digital temperature cables and rigid temperature probes, as identified via the relevant solicitation number (140G0124Q0293) for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) located in Reston, Virginia. The RFP is open to small businesses, with an emphasis on a variety of eligible classifications, including service-disabled veteran-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses. Key details include the requirement for specifications to ensure compliance with the salient characteristics, and the stipulation that bids must be submitted by a specified deadline. Payment terms are outlined, including invoicing procedures, with electronic submissions mandated through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The document includes various clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), stressing the importance of compliance with established procurement standards, limitations on subcontracting, and the conditions under which products can be evaluated. The aim of this RFP is to procure necessary items while reinforcing policies for fair contracting processes, fostering small business participation, and ensuring proper adherence to legal guidelines.
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