Request for information (RFI) - sources sought notice for annual maintenance/RE

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors for annual maintenance and repair services for two Kone Aquakem 600 Discrete Analyzers located at the National Water Quality Laboratory in Lakewood, Colorado. This market research effort seeks to gather information from both small and large businesses capable of providing comprehensive maintenance support for laboratory equipment that processes approximately 60,000 samples annually for nutrient analyses. Key contract requirements include annual preventative maintenance, emergency repair services with a 5-day response time, telephone support during specified hours, and deployment of factory-trained technicians. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in maintaining complex scientific instrumentation and provide detailed capability statements highlighting their relevant performance history. The response deadline is December 18, 2024, at 5:00 pm ET, with submissions expected to include comprehensive company information and technical qualifications.

The procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $34 million. The anticipated contract structure includes a base year from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, followed by four potential option years, providing a potential five-year service engagement. No specific set-aside designation has been established, indicating open competition for both small and large businesses. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the complexity of the maintenance requirements for specialized laboratory analyzers suggests a potentially significant contract value. The analyzers support critical nutrient analysis processes, processing samples for key measurements including ammonia, nitrite, phosphate, nitrate, and silica, underscoring the technical importance of selecting a highly qualified maintenance provider.