Multi-Sensor Core Logger

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Columbia Environmental Research Center is procuring a Standard Multi-Sensor Core Logger manufactured by Geotek or equal through a competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ 140G0125Q0154) under FAR Subpart 13.5 simplified procedures for commercial items. The system must include an integrated sensor package capable of non-destructively imaging and measuring sediment properties in core sections, featuring specific sensors including Bartington magnetic susceptibility, gamma density measurement, P-wave velocity measurement, linescan imaging, handheld XRF, and natural gamma sensor systems. Offerors must be small businesses under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with fewer than 1,000 employees and maintain active SAM.gov vendor registration. The evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with submissions requiring specific tabbed sections including offer forms, itemized pricing with OEM part numbers, required federal forms, and a 3-page technical capability response. Quotations are due to Mindie Dixon at mdixon@usgs.gov by September 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM MT, with an anticipated award date of September 5, 2025.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses with no option periods included in the contract structure. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers for this equipment requirement. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the contract involves a single line item for the multi-sensor core logger equipment plus a separate line item for installation services. The equipment must be delivered to the USGS Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center facility in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, by November 3, 2025. The system must include a minimum one-year warranty covering software upgrades, hardware repair, and preventative maintenance, with options available for purchasing extended warranties and service contracts.