66--Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sonde IAW Salients FY26 REQ# 15719 SPECIAL ORDER # S26004

Solicitation 140G0126Q0048, issued by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition and Grants-National, seeks the procurement of six compact multi-parameter water quality sondes. These devices must meet strict technical specifications, including compatibility with multiple sensors, wireless Bluetooth communication, internal data logging for up to 1,000,000 readings, and operation within a temperature range of -5 to 50 degrees Celsius. Physical requirements limit the sondes to 3.0 inches in diameter, 17 inches in length, and a maximum weight of 2.5 lbs. Each unit must support SDI-12 and RS-485 communications, feature a sample rate of at least 4 Hz, and include essential accessories such as anti-fouling components, sensor guards, and compatible data management software. The contract is governed by a trade-off source selection process where technical compliance is the primary factor, followed by price. Awardees must adhere to rigorous federal standards, including FISMA security requirements, NIST SP 800-53 and 800-64 guidelines, and Revised Section 508 ICT accessibility standards for software. Delivery is established as F.O.B. Destination, with all invoicing processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. Contractors are required to maintain active registration in the System for Award Management and comply with various FAR clauses regarding supply chain security, labor standards, and the prohibition of covered foreign telecommunications equipment.