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

The contract pertains to the procurement of a NU PLASMA HR MC-ICP-MS pump upgrade for the United States Geological Survey’s Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center in Denver, Colorado, under solicitation number 140G0226Q0031. It is a firm-fixed-price award issued on April 28, 2026, with a delivery requirement of 180 calendar days after contract award, and performance will occur at USGS Building 20, Lab G1515, Denver Federal Center. The item is to be delivered FOB Destination to USGS One Denver Federal Center, Building 810, and must be an original, unopened, manufacturer-certified unit with intact labels including the model number, part number, and country of origin; no refurbished, counterfeit, gray-market, or resale products are permitted. The evaluation is strictly based on the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where only quotes that meet all minimum brand-name or equal technical characteristics receive a “Pass” rating and are eligible for award; no price trade-offs are allowed. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering labor standards, anti-trafficking, employment eligibility verification, prevailing wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, paid sick leave under EO 13706, whistleblower protections, privacy training, and cybersecurity compliance. Contractors must comply with NIST SP 800-53, FIPS 199, and DOI security policies, including annual security training, submission of a contingency plan under NIST SP 800-34, and immediate reporting of security incidents. Systems accessed may contain Privacy Act information, requiring strict adherence to 43 CFR 2, Subpart D, and all contractor personnel must sign Statements of Responsibility. All software and hardware must be free of malicious code, and no services may be performed outside the United States without explicit written approval. Invoicing is mandated through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), not WAWF, and all submissions require electronic delivery to Lisa Williams at lisa_williams@ios.doi.gov by the May 12, 2026 deadline. The offeror must be registered in SAM, provide a UEI and CAGE code, and complete all required representations regarding small business status, covered telecommunications equipment, and federal tax obligations. No contract value is disclosed,