Robotic System for the Analysis of Sediment Sample

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
140G0125Q0007
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) California Water Science Center is seeking a robotic system for automated analysis of sediment samples, with a detailed solicitation (RFQ 140G0125Q0007) issued on December 4, 2024. The system must be capable of processing 3,000-5,000 environmental water samples annually, utilizing precise robotic handling, barcode scanning, and weighing capabilities for sediment samples in ceramic crucibles. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit written quotes by April 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time via email to jwalsh@usgs.gov. The evaluation will be based on technical approach, price, and past performance, with the award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by December 10, 2024, to Jean Walsh, the contract specialist.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541511, with a size standard of $34,000,000. The contract is for one robotic system to be delivered to the USGS California Water Science Center in Santa Cruz, CA, with a period of performance from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026. The system must integrate specific hardware components, including an Epson VT6L 6-axis robot arm, Zimmer gripper, barcode reader, and analytical balance, with custom software for automation. The anticipated contract award date is December 20, 2024, with the contractor required to provide system design, on-site installation, testing, operator training, and a one-year warranty. The total project requires integration with government-furnished equipment and compliance with specific technical and accessibility requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

Notice text

5 versions

Update #5 · Latest ·

Robotic System for the Analysis of Sediment Samples IAW SOW
FY24 REQ # 15358 SPECIAL ORDER S24072

The U.S. Geological Survey, USGS California Water Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA, has a requirement for a Robotic System for the Analysis of Sediment Samples IAW SOW (QTY: 1) to be delivered to the USGS, California Water Science Center, 2885 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The period of performance is estimated to be 03/15/2025 thru 03/14/2026. The delivery date is 365 days after receipt of order.

Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 12/04/2024 with written quotes due on or about 12/18/2024 at 8:00 AM ES.

Amendment 0001 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 12/23/2024 with written quotes due on or about 01/07/2025 at 8:00 AM ES. Amendment 0001 extends the due date of quotes and updates the period of performance and delivery date. Please see amendment 0001 for all updates.

Amendment 0002 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 01/17/2025 with written quotes due on or about 02/17/2025 at 8:00 AM ES. Amendment 0002 extends the due date of quotes and updates the period of performance and delivery date. Please see amendment 0002 for all updates.

Amendment 0003 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 01/22/2025 with written quotes due on or about 02/17/2025 at 8:00 AM ES. Amendment 0003 answers a question. Please see amendment 0003 for all updates.

Amendment 0004 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 03/20/2025 with written quotes due on or about 04/01/2025 at 8:00 AM ED. Amendment 0004 answers questions and extends the due date of quotes. Please see amendment 0004 for all updates.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541511. The size standard is $34,000,000.00.

The anticipated award date of the contract is 5/01/2025. A vendor must be registered at https://sam.gov/ to be awarded the purchase order.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses MUST be submitted via email to jwalsh@usgs.gov.

Questions may be addressed to Jean Walsh, contract specialist, at jwalsh@usgs.gov. Questions submitted later than 03/24/2025 at 08:00 AM ED may not be answered.

Contracting Office Address:
USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH 205 NATIONAL CENTER
12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE
RESTON, VA 20192

Point of Contact(s):
Walsh, Jean

Update #4 ·

Robotic System for the Analysis of Sediment Samples IAW SOW
FY24 REQ # 15358 SPECIAL ORDER S24072

The U.S. Geological Survey, USGS California Water Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA, has a requirement for a Robotic System for the Analysis of Sediment Samples IAW SOW (QTY: 1) to be delivered to the USGS, California Water Science Center, 2885 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The period of performance is estimated to be 03/15/2025 thru 03/14/2026. The delivery date is 365 days after receipt of order.

Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 12/04/2024 with written quotes due on or about 12/18/2024 at 8:00 AM ES.

Amendment 0001 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 12/23/2024 with written quotes due on or about 01/07/2025 at 8:00 AM ES. Amendment 0001 extends the due date of quotes and updates the period of performance and delivery date. Please see amendment 0001 for all updates.

Amendment 0002 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 01/17/2024 with written quotes due on or about 02/17/2025 at 8:00 AM ES. Amendment 0002 extends the due date of quotes and updates the period of performance and delivery date. Please see amendment 0002 for all updates.

Amendment 0003 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 01/22/2024 with written quotes due on or about 02/17/2025 at 8:00 AM ES. Amendment 0003 answers a question. Please see amendment 0003 for all updates.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541511. The size standard is $34,000,000.00.

The anticipated award date of the contract is 3/01/2025. A vendor must be registered at https://sam.gov/ to be awarded the purchase order.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses MUST be submitted via email to jwalsh@usgs.gov.

Questions may be addressed to Jean Walsh, contract specialist, at jwalsh@usgs.gov. Questions submitted later than 02/03/2025 at 08:00 AM ES may not be answered.

Contracting Office Address:
USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH 205 NATIONAL CENTER
12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE
RESTON, VA 20192

Point of Contact(s):
Walsh, Jean

Update #3 ·

Robotic System for the Analysis of Sediment Samples IAW SOW
FY24 REQ # 15358 SPECIAL ORDER S24072

The U.S. Geological Survey, USGS California Water Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA, has a requirement for a Robotic System for the Analysis of Sediment Samples IAW SOW (QTY: 1) to be delivered to the USGS, California Water Science Center, 2885 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The period of performance is estimated to be 03/15/2025 thru 03/14/2026. The delivery date is 365 days after receipt of order.

Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 12/04/2024 with written quotes due on or about 12/18/2024 at 8:00 AM ES.

Amendment 0001 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 12/23/2024 with written quotes due on or about 01/07/2025 at 8:00 AM ES. Amendment 0001 extends the due date of quotes and updates the period of performance and delivery date. Please see amendment 0001 for all updates.

Amendment 0002 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 01/17/2024 with written quotes due on or about 02/17/2025 at 8:00 AM ES. Amendment 0002 extends the due date of quotes and updates the period of performance and delivery date. Please see amendment 0002 for all updates.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541511. The size standard is $34,000,000.00.

The anticipated award date of the contract is 3/01/2025. A vendor must be registered at https://sam.gov/ to be awarded the purchase order.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses MUST be submitted via email to jwalsh@usgs.gov.

Questions may be addressed to Jean Walsh, contract specialist, at jwalsh@usgs.gov. Questions submitted later than 02/03/2025 at 08:00 AM ES may not be answered.

Contracting Office Address:
USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH 205 NATIONAL CENTER
12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE
RESTON, VA 20192

Point of Contact(s):
Walsh, Jean

Update #2 ·

Robotic System for the Analysis of Sediment Samples IAW SOW
FY24 REQ # 15358 SPECIAL ORDER S24072

The U.S. Geological Survey, USGS California Water Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA, has a requirement for a Robotic System for the Analysis of Sediment Samples IAW SOW (QTY: 1) to be delivered to the USGS, California Water Science Center, 2885 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The period of performance is estimated to be 02/01/2025 thru 01/31/2026. The delivery date is 365 days after receipt of order.

Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 12/04/2024 with written quotes due on or about 12/18/2024 at 8:00 AM ES.

Amendment 0001 to Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 12/23/2024 with written quotes due on or about 01/07/2025 at 8:00 AM ES. Amendment 0001 extends the due date of quotes and updates the period of performance/delivery date. Please see amendment 0001 for all updates.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541511. The size standard is $34,000,000.00.

The anticipated award date of the contract is 1/20/2025. A vendor must be registered at https://sam.gov/ to be awarded the purchase order.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses MUST be submitted via email to jwalsh@usgs.gov.

Questions may be addressed to Jean Walsh, contract specialist, at jwalsh@usgs.gov. Questions submitted later than 12/30/2024 at 08:00 AM ES may not be answered.

Contracting Office Address:
USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH 205 NATIONAL CENTER
12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE
RESTON, VA 20192

Point of Contact(s):
Walsh, Jean

Update #1 ·

Robotic System for the Analysis of Sediment Samples IAW SOW
FY24 REQ # 15358 SPECIAL ORDER S24072

The U.S. Geological Survey, USGS California Water Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA, has a requirement for a Robotic System for the Analysis of Sediment Samples IAW SOW (QTY: 1) to be delivered to the USGS, California Water Science Center, 2885 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The period of performance is 01/01/2025 thru 12/31/2025.

Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0007 will be issued on or about 12/04/2024 with written quotes due on or about 12/18/2024 at 8:00 AM ES.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541511. The size standard is $34,000,000.00.

The anticipated award date of the contract is 12/20/2024. A vendor must be registered at https://sam.gov/ to be awarded the purchase order.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses MUST be submitted via email to jwalsh@usgs.gov.

Questions may be addressed to Jean Walsh, contract specialist, at jwalsh@usgs.gov. Questions submitted later than 12/10/2024 at 0800 AM ES may not be answered.

Contracting Office Address:
USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH 205 NATIONAL CENTER
12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE
RESTON, VA 20192

Point of Contact(s):
Walsh, Jean

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