J--SEAL ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT PM

The contract is for preventative maintenance services on three Seal Analytical instruments used in water quality analysis under the Upper Mississippi River Restoration program, administered by the Office of Acquisition & Grants-Denver within the Department of the Interior. Performance is based at USGS facilities in Denver, Colorado, with a total potential period of performance extending from May 11, 2026, to May 10, 2031, structured as a base year plus four optional one-year extensions, each with anticipated exercise dates in early April of the preceding year. The contract is a firm-fixed-price award, and award will be determined through a trade-off process where technical merit—specifically the contractor’s technical approach and preventative maintenance plan—carries the greatest weight, followed by the qualifications and experience of technicians and past performance on similar contracts, with price being a decisive factor only if technical proposals are substantially equal. The solicitation does not specify pricing, so no contract value is available, and all submissions must be made electronically via email to bwilson@usgs.gov by 5:00 p.m. EST on April 30, 2026, with technical and pricing proposals submitted separately. The contractor must comply with a broad array of federal regulations, including FAR clauses on whistleblower protections, anti-bribery, supply chain security (including prohibitions on ByteDance and Kaspersky equipment), employment eligibility verification, and minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026. The contractor must also implement a detailed preventative maintenance plan meeting manufacturer specifications and regulatory standards, ensuring equipment reliability and safety. Personnel must hold manufacturer-specific and industry-recognized certifications, and the contractor must provide three verifiable examples of past performance, with failure to do so resulting in a neutral rating. Invoicing must be processed exclusively through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the contractor is required to maintain active SAM registration with a valid UEI and CAGE code. The contract includes obligations to report executive compensation, subcontractor awards, and compliance with telecommunications and cybersecurity restrictions, and mandates adherence to labor and ethics standards through multiple FAR clauses. No packaging, marking, or FOB terms are specified, and while the place of performance is Denver, maintenance will occur at USGS facilities in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where equipment is located. No COR or PCO contact details are provided, and no security clearances are required for personnel.