66--Nitrate Sensor IAW Salients FY26 REQ# 15795 SPECIAL ORDER # S26031

The U.S. Geological Survey Kansas Water Science Center is seeking a vendor to provide a Nitrate Sensor in accordance with specified requirements, to be delivered to Lawrence, Kansas, within 30 days of receiving the purchase order. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334519, which relates to specialized instrument manufacturing, with a size standard of 600 employees. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number 140G0126Q0122 will be issued around May 15, 2026, with quotes due by May 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. Interested bidders must submit their responses via email to the designated contact, Cynthia Nicanor, whose email is provided, and questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted before May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM to receive a response. The anticipated award date for this contract is July 30, 2026. To be eligible for the award, vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov. The contract is open to all responsible small business sources that meet the criteria, ensuring fair competition within the set-aside category. The Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition Grants is managing this acquisition, and vendors must adhere to all submission deadlines and requirements outlined in the solicitation to be considered for the award.