68--Ricca Chemical Company Brand Name or Equal
ID: 140G0226Q0003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9895f90aa0ef4733a068d18711f77ac9/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify firms capable of supplying pH buffer solutions, conductivity standards, and deionized water for the National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL). These materials are essential for maintaining consistency in environmental water sampling and testing programs, which are critical for the USGS's monitoring of water quality trends across the nation. Interested firms must provide detailed information about their products, including compliance with the Buy American Act, and submit their responses by December 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. (MST) to Lisa Williams at ldwilliams@usgs.gov. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or guarantee a contract award.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Williams, Lisa
    (303) 236-9327
    (303) 236-5859
    ldwilliams@usgs.gov
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    Sources_Sought_Notice-RiccaChemcials_1.pdf
    This Sources Sought Notice from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is for market research to identify firms capable of supplying pH buffer solutions, conductivity standards, and deionized water. These materials are crucial for the USGS National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL) and field personnel to maintain consistency in environmental water sampling and testing programs. The notice specifies detailed salient characteristics for each product, including brand name or equal requirements, packaging, shelf life, and traceability to NIST standards. All products must be manufactured in the U.S. in accordance with the Buy American Act. Firms interested in this potential requirement must submit information on their product, country of origin, business size (NAICS code 325180, 1,000-employee standard), point of contact, and SAM.gov registration by December 9, 2025. This is not a solicitation, and the government is not obligated to award a contract.
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