EP MOTION LIQUID HANDLER

The contract solicitation seeks a single Eppendorf epMotion 5073t or equivalent liquid handler for use by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Upper Midwest Water Science Center in Lansing, Michigan, under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requiring offerors to certify their small business status and provide UEI and CAGE codes, with no trade-offs allowed in evaluation—awards will go to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Technical acceptability hinges on documentation proving the product meets specified performance characteristics, while pricing is the sole determinant among qualified bidders. Delivery must occur within 90 days of order receipt, and the equipment must be delivered in original, intact manufacturer packaging with clear labeling of brand, model, OEM, and part numbers; gray market, counterfeit, or resale items are prohibited. All contract performance, including servicing, must occur within the United States without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. Contractors must comply with stringent federal IT security and privacy standards including NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 3, FIPS 199/200, and DOI-specific guidelines, and must ensure all delivered software and hardware are free of malicious code. Contractors and personnel will undergo background checks, sign nondisclosure agreements, complete annual cybersecurity training, and adhere to DOI’s System Development Life Cycle and Incident Response protocols. Accessibility compliance is mandatory under Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level AA, requiring submission of a VPAT Version 2.1+ Accessibility Conformance Report. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with no use of WAWF permitted. Proposal submissions must be electronic via email to Jennifer Rollin by 12:00 PM Mountain Time on May 29, 2026, using SF-18 and must not be submitted through SAM.gov. No contract value is specified as this is a solicitation, and no options, extensions, or subcontracting thresholds are described. The Contracting Officer is the sole point of contact, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative is named, though all performance must satisfy security, accessibility, and compliance requirements outlined across multiple FAR clauses including whistleblower rights, executive compensation reporting, and prohibitions on DEI discrimination.