Rhodamine Water Tracer Dye IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey Kansas Water Science Center is soliciting quotes for the procurement of 1,000 pounds of Rhodamine Water Tracer Dye (Rhodamine WT Liquid Dye) under Request for Quote 140G0126Q0083. The product must meet specific salient characteristics including a 20% pure dye content by weight, NSF certification, a pH of 10.8 in a 10% solution, and a specific gravity of 1.15-1.16 g/ml at 25 degrees Celsius. The dye must be packaged in non-contaminating, chemically compatible 5-gallon containers with handles that are leak-proof and pressure resistant, and must be delivered to Lawrence, Kansas within 30 days of purchase order receipt. All bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award, and pricing must be submitted in Standard Form 1449 blocks 23 and 24. Written quotes are due on April 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, and questions must be submitted to Cynthia Nicanor at cynthia_nicanor@ios.doi.gov no later than March 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time.

This acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325130, with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees, and is further restricted to Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The specific award value and budget range are not disclosed in the available documents. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination to the Kansas facility, with an anticipated contract award date of May 1, 2026 occurring approximately 30 days after order receipt. The contract will incorporate standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including requirements for electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform and compliance with buy American provisions and trafficking in persons regulations.