MICROMILL 2 Micro-Sampling Instrument
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140G0226Q0060
- Agency
-
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 3417 Milling Machines
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey seeks one unit of a MicroMill 2 micro-sampling instrument, brand name or equal, with quotations due May 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This is a small business set-aside RFQ issued under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures and FAR 13.5 simplified procedures.
Place of performance is the USGS G3 Science Center in Lakewood, Colorado, with required delivery by October 1, 2026. The instrument replaces a 25-year-old New Wave Research system used for drilling precise sample locations from rocks, minerals, ores, and fossils. Required specifications include ESL's proprietary ActiveView2 software (USGS SWAM approved), submicron sample motion control with 50mm range in X, Y, and Z axes (expandable to 100mm in X and Y), a 5MP USB3 high-resolution camera with 10mm full field of view and optical resolution to 5.5 microns, LED sample lighting with software-controlled rotating cross polarizer, variable drill speeds from 0–50,000 rpm, angled drilling from 0–22.5 degrees, and variable bit shank diameters of 1/8" or 3/32". PSC is 3417, Milling Machines; NAICS is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
Quotations must include technical brochures demonstrating specification compliance and must be authentic, manufacturer-certified products in original manufacturer packaging. Electronic submission only via email to justice_pryor@ios.doi.gov is required. Questions are due May 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Award will be made on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis.
Notice text
Brand Name or Equal to MICROMILL 2 Micro-Sampling Instrument
1) This Synopsis/Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement for Brand Name or Equal to a Quantity of: One (1), ESL Micromill2 system per the attached solicitation.
2) The synopsis/solicitation is 140G0226Q0060 and is being issued as a Request for Quote.
3) The award for this requirement shall be made using the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, as appropriate for this acquisition. Award shall be made to the vendor whose quote, conforming to this RFQ is determined to be the most advantages to the government.
4) This solicitation is a SMALL BUSINSESS SET ASIDE. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
5) A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking "Attachments/Links".
6) All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.
7) All questions and quote must be emailed to Justice Pryor at justice_pryor@ios.doi.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140G0226Q0060_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0226Q0060.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Micromill 2 purchase | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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