Passive Gas Sampling in Sewers
ID: 140G0226Q0007Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3fdf0ac6e3a04443ada2d2ba60fdc1b1/view
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting a market survey to identify firms capable of providing passive gas samplers and analytical services for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in sanitary sewers. The initiative aims to support the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in investigating trichloroethene (TCE) contamination, requiring samplers that are suitable for high-humidity sewer environments, easy to deploy, and capable of selectively absorbing target VOCs while excluding other sewer gases. Interested contractors must analyze six specific VOCs to precise detection limits using EPA method TO-17 and deliver results within 40 days, including a tabular summary and a Level IV data package. Responses are sought from various small business categories under NAICS code 541380, with submissions due by December 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST to KKeuma@usgs.gov. This is a Sources Sought Notice and not a solicitation.

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    Keuma, Kekila
    (000) 000-0000
    kkeuma@usgs.gov
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting a market survey to identify firms capable of providing passive gas samplers and analytical services for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in sanitary sewers. This initiative supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in investigating trichloroethene (TCE) contamination. The required samplers must be suitable for high-humidity sewer environments, small, simple to deploy, and selectively absorb target VOCs, excluding other sewer gases. Contractors must analyze six specific VOCs to precise detection limits using EPA method TO-17 and deliver results within 40 days, including a tabular summary, a Level IV data package, and a TCE concentration map if coordinates are provided. Responses are sought from various small business categories (ISBEE, HubZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and general small businesses) under NAICS code 541380, with a size standard of $19 million. Submissions, including firm information, a capability statement with recent relevant performance history, and size status, are due by December 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST to KKeuma@usgs.gov. This is a Sources Sought Notice, not a solicitation.
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