Purchase shatterboxes and mills
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140G0226Q0175
- 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
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey seeks SM-200 Enclosed Shatterboxes and related analytical laboratory equipment, with quotes due September 16, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside RFQ evaluated under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures using lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria.
Place of performance is the USGS facility in Denver, Colorado (1 Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Door E-11, MS 973, Denver, CO 80225-0046). Delivery is required 30 days after receipt of order.
The procurement includes three line items: three SM-200 Enclosed Shatterboxes at 115V/60Hz, maximum 19"W x 19"D x 40"H, capable of grinding to 74 microns or less with maximum 800 RPM and 1/3 HP motors; three 8000M Mixer Mills at 115V/60Hz, maximum 25"W x 21"D x 21"H, dual-clamp configuration, maximum 1725 RPM, 1/3 HP motors, processing up to 10 grams per container; and shipping and freight. All equipment must feature alumina ceramic or alumina oxide containers and grinding media, electronic timers, soundproof enclosures, safety interlocks, and lockable caster wheels.
Vendors must be manufacturers or federally authorized distributors. Only authentic, manufacturer-certified products in original packaging are acceptable; gray market, counterfeit, refurbished, or resale items are not permitted. All quotations must include complete configuration with quantity, part numbers, descriptions, contact information, and vendor UEI. Evaluation prioritizes technical acceptability, with price considered only among technically acceptable offers. Amendment 0001 (posted September 10) posted questions and answers; the Q&A period has ended. Contracting Officer Janice Moye at Janice_Moye@ios.doi.gov receives all submissions. NAICS code 334516; PSC 6640.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
1) This Solicitation Notice is to announce the USGS, The Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center (GGGSC) has a need for SM-200 Enclosed Shatterboxes to support mission.
2) The solicitation number is 140G0226Q0175 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
3) Award for this requirement will be made in accordance with the policies of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, along with applicable solicitation and evaluation procedures for this acquisition. The Government will make award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offeror.
Quotes will be evaluated starting with the lowest price. If the lowest-priced quote is determined to be technically unacceptable, the Government will proceed to evaluate the next lowest-priced quote, and so on, until a technically acceptable offer is identified.
4) This solicitation is a SET ASIDE for Small Businesses. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
5) All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.
6) All questions and quote must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Janice Moye at Janice_Moye@ios.doi.gov.
Specific delivery dates and place of performance will be provided in the attached solicitation.
**140G0226Q0175 is being amended to post questions and answers.
Update #1 ·
1) This Solicitation Notice is to announce the USGS, The Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center (GGGSC) has a need for SM-200 Enclosed Shatterboxes to support mission.
2) The solicitation number is 140G0226Q0175 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
3) Award for this requirement will be made in accordance with the policies of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, along with applicable solicitation and evaluation procedures for this acquisition. The Government will make award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offeror.
Quotes will be evaluated starting with the lowest price. If the lowest-priced quote is determined to be technically unacceptable, the Government will proceed to evaluate the next lowest-priced quote, and so on, until a technically acceptable offer is identified.
4) This solicitation is a SET ASIDE for Small Businesses. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
5) All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.
6) All questions and quote must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Janice Moye at Janice_Moye@ios.doi.gov.
Specific delivery dates and place of performance will be provided in the attached solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B12_QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0226Q0175_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0226Q0175.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase shatterboxes and mills | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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