Portable liquid sampler IAW salients

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking to procure 15 Portable Liquid Samplers for collecting water quality samples from data collection gaging stations. The solicitation (RFQ 140G0125Q0039) requires samplers that meet specific technical specifications, including support for both 24 1-liter polypropylene and 24 350ml glass bottles, SDI-12 interface, and 28-foot minimum lift capability. Potential vendors must submit written quotes by January 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with questions accepted until January 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. The evaluation criteria will focus on technical compliance and pricing, with technical aspects rated as acceptable or unacceptable based on meeting the salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334513, with a size standard of 750 employees. The USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility in Tuscaloosa, AL will be the place of performance, with delivery required within 60 days after receipt of the purchase order. The anticipated contract award date is March 1, 2025. The solicitation specifically requests ISCO 6712 Samplers (p/n 68-6710-070) with Coupler (60-3709-002) and Power Cable (60-1394-023), or equivalent products meeting the specified characteristics. Shipping will be at government expense via transportation service order. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the detailed technical requirements suggest a precise need for specialized water sampling equipment used in hydrological research and monitoring.