Geotech lab

The Bureau of Reclamation, a civilian agency within the Department of the Interior, is seeking to procure a comprehensive set of geotechnical laboratory equipment through a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation covers specialized scientific instruments including a Clean-N-Weigh Table, Test Screen Shaker, Hydrometer Bath, Dispersion Mixer, Casagrande Cups, Fall Cone Penetrometer, and various other sampling and testing tools classified under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS code 334516. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price, unrestricted procurement with a name brand or equal requirement. Quotes are due by January 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST and must be submitted via email to Kelly Cook with a specific subject line. The evaluation methodology will focus on selecting the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer among submitted quotes.

The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified vendors. The total equipment order requires delivery within 90 days of contract award to Building 56, Room 1510 at the Denver Federal Center in Denver, Colorado. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple pieces of laboratory equipment including test screens, hydrometers, graduated cylinders, and associated sampling tools. The procurement appears to be supporting the Bureau of Reclamation's geological and engineering testing capabilities, with a clear emphasis on precise scientific measurement and soil analysis equipment. The tight delivery timeline and specific destination suggest this is a targeted procurement to upgrade or replace existing laboratory infrastructure.