Refrigerated/Heating Circulator IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants is soliciting quotes for the delivery of one Refrigerated/Heating Circulator unit, specifically a Julabo USA DYNEO DD-1201F or brand-name equivalent, classified as laboratory equipment and supplies. The solicitation, issued March 30, 2026, requires submission of written quotes by April 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, with questions due by April 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time directed to Cynthia Nicanor. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical compliance and price, with technical merit and past performance combined as equal in importance and weighted against price, making award decisions without discussions. Key contract requirements include detailed specifications conforming to the salient characteristics document, compliance with federal acquisition clauses including Buy American provisions and sustainable products requirements, SAM.gov registration, CAGE code maintenance, and electronic invoice submission through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. The anticipated award date is April 30, 2026.

This acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 with a 1,000-employee size standard, restricting competition to certified small businesses. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers. Delivery must be completed within 30 days from the date the contractor receives the purchase order to the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The refrigerated/heating circulator specifications include a 50-liter stainless-steel tank with temperature range capability from -40 to 100 degrees Celsius, 1.1 kW cooling capacity at 20 degrees Celsius, 2 kW heating capacity, and operation from 230 VAC at 60 Hz. The solicitation incorporates federal compliance requirements for Section 508 accessibility standards, FISMA IT security guidelines, and departmental requirements for unilateral deobligation of unexpended funds 120 days post-performance period expiration.