USGS automated solid phase extraction system

The U.S. Geological Survey seeks an automated solid phase extraction system for delivery to Kearneysville, West Virginia, with quotations due June 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside; only small business sources may submit quotations.

Place of performance is the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center at 11649 Leetown Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430, with delivery required by September 30, 2026. The system must support PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) analysis and comply with EPA method 1633 parameters, including production of clean blanks with background levels not exceeding 0.5 ng/L in typical water samples. Technical specifications require the ability to process at least eight samples in parallel, handle sample volumes from 0.5 mL to 1000 mL, support standard SPE cartridge sizes (1, 3, 6, 12, 20 mL), perform nitrogen gas drying, automatically rinse sample bottles with elution solvent using a shaking mechanism, manage heavy particulate matter samples, and automate collection of at least two elution fractions. The Promochrom SPE-03 or similar system is preferred. The contractor must provide the complete system with all accessories, documentation, software licenses, and a warranty covering parts and labor from the date of acceptance, along with ongoing remote support via phone, email, or video conference.

The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. PSC code is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Delivery is FOB Destination with all shipping costs borne by the contractor. Questions are due June 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit quotations to Miranda Blankenship at miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov with firm-fixed pricing and acknowledgment of all solicitation terms and conditions. The quotation period for acceptance is 30 calendar days from RFQ issuance. The anticipated award date is June 15, 2026.