YFO - hydrology equipment supply

The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) is seeking to procure specialized hydrology equipment through a small business set-aside contract. The equipment includes various precision measurement devices such as USGS Type AA-Magnetic Head Current Meters, Pygmy type Magnetic Head Current Meters, AquaCalc Pro Plus handheld devices, USGS TopSet Wading Rods, thermometers, sounding reels, and associated pivot assemblies. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the solicitation's closing date. The government will evaluate quotes based on factors to be detailed in the full solicitation, which will be issued under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures. The anticipated Request for Quotes (RFQ) number is 140R1025Q0024, with key dates including a June 5, 2025 RFQ release, a June 27, 2025 closing date, and an anticipated award in the fourth week of June.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses and will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract. While specific budget details are not provided, the solicitation indicates the BOR intends to make a single award for the hydrology equipment. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC category 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments). The equipment quantities are not explicitly stated, but the list suggests multiple units of each type of measuring device will be purchased. Vendors should carefully review the full solicitation when released to understand the complete scope of requirements, evaluation criteria, and specific quantities needed by the Bureau of Reclamation.