RFQ: SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters, Medium Flow with CalChek and NIST - Part Number: 375-0550N

The U.S. Department of Labor, on behalf of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), issued Request for Quotation 1605C4-26-Q-00015 for the procurement of 26 SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters, Medium Flow with CalChek and NIST (Part Number 375-0550N). This acquisition is a total small business set-aside utilizing a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. A limited source justification was provided under FAR 6.302-1(c), identifying this specific brand as the only product meeting MSHA's requirements for accurate atmospheric sampling and enforcement. The equipment must feature a flow measurement range of 500 to 5000 ml/min, an accuracy of plus or minus 1 percent, an IP40 rating, and utilize lithium-ion batteries. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price award with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order. Shipping is FOB Destination, with deliverables distributed across MSHA offices in West Virginia, Alabama, Minnesota, and Virginia. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the destination by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Invoicing must be processed electronically via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform or the DOL Quickpay system. The procurement incorporates various standard FAR clauses, including Buy American and Trade Agreements Act requirements, and mandates that offerors provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code.