J--Analytical Spectral Device Maintenance Contract

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Office of Acquisition and Grants in Denver, Colorado, is seeking information from small businesses regarding maintenance service plans for Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD) reflectance spectrometers, originally branded under SciAps, Inc. and Malvern Panalytical Inc. This sources sought notice, issued under solicitation number 140G0226Q0138 and classified as a Small Business Set Aside, targets firms with expertise in the calibration, repair, and preventive maintenance of ASD instrumentation commonly used in field and laboratory spectral analysis. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210 for commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance, and responses are due by August 17, 2026. The requirement centers on establishing a reliable, long-term service framework to ensure optimal performance and longevity of ASD spectrometers deployed across Department of the Interior operations, which may include geological, environmental, and land management applications. No specific place of performance is listed, indicating service may be required nationwide or at various field locations where the instruments are utilized. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Keuma, Kekila, reachable via email at kkeuma@usgs.gov. This notice is not a request for proposals but a market research effort to assess vendor capabilities, pricing structures, service response times, and technical support offerings to inform future contract acquisition decisions.