43--NU PLASMA HR MC-ICP-MS PUMP UPGRADE

This solicitation, issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition Grants in Denver, Colorado, seeks quotations for a Brand Name or Equal NU PLASMA HR MC-ICP-MS Pump Upgrade for the Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center. The solicitation number is 140G0226Q0031, and it has been amended to extend the quotation due date to May 15, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. This procurement is conducted as a total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees or fewer. The procurement follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) parts 12 and 13, governing commercial items and simplified acquisition procedures, respectively, and incorporates clauses consistent with Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. The scope of work involves the supply and installation of the specified pump upgrade at USGS facilities in Denver, with delivery and acceptance occurring at the USGS One Denver Federal Center under FOB Destination terms. The contract requires delivery within 180 days after receipt of order. Evaluation is based solely on a lowest-price, technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, with the technical acceptability determined by meeting all brand name or equal minimum salient characteristics detailed in the solicitation. There are no non-price trade-offs or additional evaluation factors. Vendors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM), and proposals are to be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officer by the deadline. The contract includes numerous FAR clauses covering labor standards, ethics, reporting, and Buy American Act compliance, among others. Special contract requirements emphasize information security and compliance with Department of the Interior standards, including mandatory contractor training, adherence to privacy laws, and physical and cybersecurity controls. Contractors must ensure systems are free from malicious code and provide annual self-assessments, incident reporting, and contingency planning in line with NIST guidelines and DOI policies. Additionally, all delivered products must retain original manufacturer packaging with clear identification of model and part numbers, and no gray-market or refurbished items are acceptable. Invoice submission must be handled through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Representations and certifications require offerors to disclose entity identifiers, size and socioeconomic status, and relevant compliance statements, particularly related to telecommunications equipment restrictions and affiliations. Although pricing details are not disclosed, the contract is structured for a firm-fixed-price arrangement consistent with