Opportunity
SAM #140G0126Q0158
USGS Solicitation for Custom Sensor Water Tank for Equipment Testing
Buyer
USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
140G0126Q0158
NAICS
332420
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility is seeking a contractor to design, fabricate, construct, and deliver a custom Sensor Water Tank for equipment testing. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility - Office of Acquisition and Grants (OAG), Reston Acquisition Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Sensor Water Tank for Equipment Testing - Quantity: 1 unit - No part number specified - Key specifications: - Inside dimensions: approximately 120 x 41 x 41 inches - Capacity: ~900 gallons - Passive insulation and corrosion-resistant materials - 316 stainless steel Unistrut frame for sensor mounting - Structural integrity for static and dynamic loads - At least one drain port, no cover, and must be movable when empty without heavy equipment - Includes design, fabrication, construction, delivery, quality assurance, warranty, and documentation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 150 days of order receipt to Tuscaloosa, Alabama - Minimum one-year warranty covering defects in materials, workmanship, and structural integrity - 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 332420 (Metal Tank Manufacturing) - Solicitation encourages HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses
Description
The U.S. Geological Survey Hydrological Instrumentation Facility has a requirement for the delivery of a Sensor Water Tank for Equipment Testing IAW PWS to Tuscaloosa, AL within 150 days from the date the contractor receives the purchase order. Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0158 will be issued on or about 5/15/2026 with written quotes due on 5/20/2026 at 11:00 AM ED. Questions may be emailed to Cynthia Nicanor, Email: cynthia_nicanor@ios.doi.gov, before 5/18/2026 at 11:00 AM ED. Questions received after that time and date may not be responded to.This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 332420. The size standard 750 employees.The anticipated award date of the contract is 8/3/2026. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/index.html to be awarded the contract. All responsible sources may submit a bid or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses may be emailed to cynthia_nicanor@ios.doi.gov.