66--AQUATIC IMAGER CAMERA SYSTEM

The contract is for the acquisition of an Aquatic Imager Camera System, a 4K flow-through line-scan camera system designed for plankton imaging, to be delivered to the U.S. Geological Survey’s Great Lakes Science Center in Huron, Ohio. The solicitation, numbered 140G0226Q0032, was issued as a Request for Quote under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, indicating a commercial item acquisition using simplified procedures, with award expected under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Offers must include complete technical specifications, configuration details, part numbers, and quantities, with the system required to meet or exceed all performance benchmarks, including 4K imaging resolution, 12V/110V power compatibility, water resistance, and full compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards validated through a VPAT-based Accessibility Conformance Report. All equipment must be authentic, manufacturer-certified, and delivered in original packaging, with no gray market, refurbished, or counterfeit items permitted. The contract requires adherence to stringent cybersecurity protocols under NIST SP 800-53 and the DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide, alongside FISMA compliance and data protection obligations. Payment must be submitted exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with no use of WAWF or other systems allowed, and the contractor must register in SAM. The delivery date for at least one line item is May 22, 2026, with a 90-day invoice window post-performance and a 120-day deobligation period for unexpended funds. The contracting office is the Office of Acquisition and Grants in Denver, Colorado, under the Department of the Interior. Offerors must self-certify their status as a small business concern or other socioeconomic categories if applicable, disclose ownership and entity identifiers including UEI and CAGE codes, and comply with supply chain security prohibitions under FAR clauses 52.204-27, 52.204-28, and 52.204-30 Alternate I, which restrict the use of products from entities deemed a national security risk, including those linked to ByteDance and Kaspersky Lab. Additionally, contractors must implement a code of business ethics, report executive compensation and first-tier subcontract awards, and support accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. There is no specified contract value, FOB terms, or place of