Brand name or equal - Conflo IV

The U.S. Geological Survey's Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center is seeking to procure one Universal Continuous Flow Interface, specifically a Conflo IV manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific or an equivalent product that meets specified performance characteristics. This unrestricted competitive Request for Quotations (140G0126Q0020) is open to all responsible sources and falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Key contract requirements include compatibility with the Delta V Plus Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer, automated gas flow control, self-diagnostic capabilities, helium auto-dilution, multi-device management, and batch processing automation. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award and must submit quotations electronically to Mindie Dixon at mdixon@sgs.gov by December 30, 2025 at 1500 MS. Evaluation will be based on a four-part submission format including the offer form, pricing details, completed federal forms, and a three-page technical capability response demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and is open to all business sizes, with a size standard of 1,000 employees for the analytical instrument manufacturing category. No incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the solicitation documents. The procurement involves delivery of one piece of laboratory equipment to Reston, Virginia, with a required 45-day delivery timeline from the date the contractor receives the purchase order. Pricing must be detailed on the SF1449 form with unit prices and total amounts clearly specified for each contract line item. The anticipated contract award date is January 5, 2020, and all invoices must be submitted within 90 calendar days after the performance period expires using the U.S. Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.