SAM #140G0226Q0032

USGS Solicitation for Flow-Through 4K Line-Scan Camera System and Aquatic Research Equipment

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for a specialized aquatic imaging solution to support research on invasive grass carp spawning in Lake Erie tributaries. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior - Office of Acquisition Grants-Denver (Denver Acquisition Branch) - Products/Services Requested: - Flow-through 4K color line-scan camera system (part number: 7540-01-152-8067) - Includes: - Front and back lighting - Operating software - Plankton enumeration and classification software - Carrying case - Desktop sample processing system - Vessel deployment system - Flow meter - Equipment and software training - Delivery Location: - USGS Great Lakes Science Center, Lake Erie Biological Station, Huron, OH - Notable Requirements: - All products must be authentic, manufacturer-certified, and in original packaging (no gray market, counterfeit, refurbished, or resale items) - Vendors must provide technical brochures/specifications, including configuration, part numbers, and quantities - Small business set-aside under NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE:Solicitation Number: 140G0226Q0032Issued as: Request for Quote (RFQ)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.1. Description of Requirement:The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for an Aquatic Imager camera system compatible with field and laboratory research. 2. Applicable Regulations:This acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).3. Set-Aside & NAICS:Set-Aside: Small BusinessNAICS Code: 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.Size Standard: $1,350 Employees4. Solicitation Provisions and Clauses:The following FAR provisions and clauses apply and are incorporated by reference:FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial ServicesFAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial ServicesFAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial ServicesFAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services5. Submission Requirements:Offerors shall include their Unique Entity ID (UEI) number with the quote.Offerors must be current and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/index.html to be eligible for award.All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.6. Delivery and Performance:Specific delivery dates, place of performance, and acceptance details will be provided in the attached solicitation.7. Evaluation Criteria:Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. The quote with the lowest price will be reviewed first and if that quote is found to be technically unacceptable, the next lowest quote will be reviewed and etc. To be considered technically acceptable, offeror shall provide technical brochures or specifications, complete configuration to include quantity, part numbers, and descriptions, per line item as specified in this buy. Failure to submit this info may be considered as non-responsive. These technical brochures or specifications must demonstrate the proposed equipment meets or exceeds all of the minimum characteristics listed above. All vendors must quote Authentic, Manufacturer certified/warranted products in original, intact manufacturer's packaging, no "Gray Market", counterfeit, refurbished, or resale items shall be considered.8. Submission Deadline and Contact:Quotes and all questions must be submitted via email to: Mary Beth Wilson at beth_wilson@ios.doi.govClosing date and time for receipt of quotes and questions are specified in the attached solicitation.

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