Fluorometer

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the Department of Interior has issued Request for Quotation 140G0225Q0099 for a fluorometer to be used at the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center for analyzing chlorophyll a, phycoerythrin, phycocyanin, and colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM)/fluorescence of dissolved organic matter (FDOM). The fluorometer must provide high-sensitivity detection capabilities, multiple measurement functions, and the ability to export data to Excel format to support research on harmful algal blooms and water resource toxin evaluation. Vendors must be manufacturer-authorized distributors and provide technical documentation demonstrating compliance with the specified minimum characteristics. The evaluation will be conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR 13.5 procedures, with the award made to the vendor whose quote is determined to be most advantageous to the government based on lowest price, technically acceptable criteria. All questions and quotes must be submitted electronically to Travis Herberholz at therberholz@usgs.gov by the August 4, 2025 deadline.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The solicitation does not specify any incumbent contractors or provide award value estimates or budget ranges. The government has established a target delivery timeline of 60 days after contract award for the fluorometer equipment. Performance will occur at the Kansas Water Science Center's Organic Geochemistry Research Laboratory, with the equipment supporting ongoing research activities related to water quality analysis and environmental monitoring. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time during the procurement process.