ION chromatograph

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center is seeking to procure one Ion Chromatograph system through Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0162. The required system must be a benchtop dual fluid-channel analyzer capable of simultaneously analyzing cations and anions in water samples, featuring a metal-free flow path, automatic in-line sample dilution, an autosampler with 148 sample positions, and high-precision components including a high-pressure pump with flow rates from 0.001 to 20 mL/min and a conductivity detector with a measuring range of 0 to 15,000 S/cm. The procurement will be awarded to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced quotation that receives an "acceptable" rating in technical compliance. The solicitation was issued on July 2, 2025, with written quotes due by July 8, 2025, and the anticipated contract award date is July 10, 2025. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and may submit questions to Rafael Anderson at rlanderson@usgs.gov.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract requires delivery within 30 days after receipt of order, with installation and training services to be completed by September 30, 2025, and a performance period running from August 15, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The system must include factory-certified installation, comprehensive software compatibility, and comes with a 3-year instrument warranty plus 10-year parts and support availability. Performance will take place at the USGS Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation documents.