Portable Liquid Sampler IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey Hydrological Instrumentation Facility, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking to procure 20 units of ISCO 6712 Portable Liquid Samplers for water quality data collection at gaging stations throughout the United States. The samplers must meet salient characteristics specifications including an integrated controller and pump capable of supporting dual bottle configurations (24 polypropylene 1-liter bottles and 24 glass 350 ml bottles), programmable sample frequency and volume settings, an SDI-12 interface, a minimum 28-foot lift capability, an IP67 enclosure rating, and operation from external 12 VDC power. Written quotes are due by April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, with questions to the technical point of contact, Cynthia Nicanor, required by April 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. The RFQ number is 140G0126Q0120, and the anticipated contract award date is May 30, 2026. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide detailed specifications of items quoted with their submissions.

This acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) with a size standard of 600 employees, meaning only small businesses meeting the criteria are eligible to bid. No incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the solicitation materials. The contractor must deliver all 20 units within 30 days of receiving the purchase order to the USGS Hydrological Instrumentation Facility located at 27 Kirkbride Lane, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401, with delivery on an f.o.b. destination basis at the contractor's expense. All responsible small business sources are permitted to submit bids, and responses must be emailed to cynthia_nicanor@ios.doi.gov. Standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply, including buy American requirements, small business certifications, and electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform.