Gage House Term Blocks IAW Work, Specs, & Drawings

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through its Office of Acquisitions and Grants, is seeking quotations for the delivery of Gage House terminal blocks in compliance with specified workmanship standards, technical specifications, and engineering drawings. The procurement includes 800 units of Power Terminal Blocks and 200 units of SDI-12 Terminal Blocks, classified under NAICS code 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing) and Product/Service Code 5940 (Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips). Key contract requirements mandate adherence to USGS standards HIF-S-04D and HIF-W-01C for soldering and workmanship, which establish strict electrical assembly specifications including Sn63 solder composition, Class 3 product classification, and comprehensive quality standards for surface finishes, alignment, and contamination control. Quotes will be evaluated based on compliance with the technical specifications and drawings provided, and all responsible sources are eligible to submit bids. Critical deadlines include a question submission cutoff of February 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM ES, a quote due date of February 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM ES, and an anticipated contract award date of February 28, 2026.

This solicitation (RFQ 140G0126Q0052) is designated as a total small business set-aside, with a specific Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) classification, requiring all awardees to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and meet the 600-employee size standard threshold. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. The award value and budget range are not specified in the solicitation notice. Delivery is required within 60 days from the contractor's receipt of the purchase order, with products to be shipped to the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility (HIF) located at 27 Kirkbride Lane, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401. All quotations should be submitted via email to Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov, and vendors must comply with standard federal acquisition regulations including electronic funds transfer payment requirements and invoice submission deadlines of no later than 90 calendar days after the performance period expires.