Non-Cryogenic Dual Speed Spinner Magnetometer

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center is seeking to procure one Non-Cryogenic Dual Speed Spinner Magnetometer through a competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ 140G0125Q0056). The specialized scientific instrument is required for studying gas hydrate systems in marine and permafrost environments, with specific technical requirements including a sensitivity of 2.4 x 10-6 A/m, ability to measure samples in up to 6 orientations, and 3% accuracy. The solicitation will be issued on March 31, 2025, with written quotes due by April 8, 2025, and an anticipated award date of April 11, 2025. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The evaluation will be conducted based on technical capability and price, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation.

This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The instrument will be delivered to Woods Hole, Massachusetts, within 90 days of the purchase order receipt. The specific model sought is an Advanced Geoscience Instruments Company (AGICO) JR-6 Magnetometer, which will be used for projects characterizing gas hydrate systems in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska North Slope. The solicitation includes requirements for installation and training, with quotes to be submitted electronically to Daniel Galvin at dgalvin@usgs.gov. There are no option periods for this contract, and the procurement is focused on acquiring a specialized laboratory instrument for advanced geological research.