Mercury analyzer

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking to procure a Mercury Analyzer for the Forest & Rangeland Ecosystems Science group located in Corvallis, Oregon. The solicitation requires an automated direct mercury analyzer that meets specific technical specifications, including a detection limit of 0.001 ng mercury or lower, a linear dynamic range of 0.002 to 2,000 nanograms, and a high-throughput capability with a 5-minute sample analysis time. The equipment must utilize EPA method 7473 to determine mercury concentrations in solids through thermal decomposition, amalgamation, and atomic absorption spectroscopy. Potential suggested models include the Nippon MA-3000 or DMA-80 evo tricell double beam direct mercury analyzer. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, and specify the country of manufacture. The solicitation is being conducted as a firm, fixed-price commercial item under full and open competition, with electronic quotations due by April 4, 2025, at 1700 PD.

The contract opportunity does not have a specific set-aside designation and is open to businesses within the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333998, with a size standard of 700 employees. The procurement is categorized under Product Service Code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. While no specific award value is mentioned, the solicitation requires vendors to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26, which involve representations regarding telecommunications equipment and services. Vendors must disclose whether they provide or use covered telecommunications equipment, conducting a reasonable inquiry and reviewing the System for Award Management (SAM) for excluded parties. The place of performance is the USGS Forest & Rangeland Ecosystems Science group in Corvallis, Oregon, with the procurement aimed at supporting scientific research and analysis capabilities.