66--AQUATIC IMAGER CAMERA SYSTEM
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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
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$33,400Place of Performance
CO, USASet-Aside
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AQUATIC SENSORS, INC.Award Issued Date
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Solicitation Number: 140G0226Q0032
Issued as: Request for Quote (RFQ)
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
1. Description of Requirement:
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for an Aquatic Imager camera system compatible with field and laboratory research.
2. Applicable Regulations:
This acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
3. Set-Aside & NAICS:
Set-Aside: Small Business
NAICS Code: 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.
Size Standard: $1,350 Employees
4. Solicitation Provisions and Clauses:
The following FAR provisions and clauses apply and are incorporated by reference:
FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
5. Submission Requirements:
Offerors shall include their Unique Entity ID (UEI) number with the quote.
Offerors must be current and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/index.html to be eligible for award.
All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.
6. Delivery and Performance:
Specific delivery dates, place of performance, and acceptance details will be provided in the attached solicitation.
7. Evaluation Criteria:
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. The quote with the lowest price will be reviewed first and if that quote is found to be technically unacceptable, the next lowest quote will be reviewed and etc. To be considered technically acceptable, offeror shall provide technical brochures or specifications, complete configuration to include quantity, part numbers, and descriptions, per line item as specified in this buy. Failure to submit this info may be considered as non-responsive. These technical brochures or specifications must demonstrate the proposed equipment meets or exceeds all of the minimum characteristics listed above. All vendors must quote Authentic, Manufacturer certified/warranted products in original, intact manufacturer's packaging, no "Gray Market", counterfeit, refurbished, or resale items shall be considered.
8. Submission Deadline and Contact:
Quotes and all questions must be submitted via email to: Mary Beth Wilson at contact@example.gov
Closing date and time for receipt of quotes and questions are specified in the attached solicitation.
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