SAM #140G0126Q0115

USGS Solicitation for Hydrological Measurement and Monitoring Equipment

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrological Instrumentation Facility is seeking an indefinite quantity contract for a wide range of hydrological measurement and monitoring equipment to support stream gauging and environmental data collection at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama facility. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Hydrological Instrumentation Facility (HIF) - Products/Services Requested: - Stream gauging and hydrological monitoring equipment, including: - Gas chamber orifice assemblies (30 units, GC01P/SS) - Cableway and remote control systems for ADCP deployment (multiple models, e.g., CFX/S2/1632-H-US, FFX) - Tipping bucket rain gauges (various models, e.g., TB7/0.01, TB4/0.01/T, TB3/0.01/T, TB3/0.01/LP; up to 45 units) - Snow measurement devices (e.g., Snow Melt Analyzer, USH-9 Snow Depth Sensor, snow scales) - Radar-based discharge and velocity measurement systems (e.g., RQ-30A, RG-30A, RP-30, HSR-10) - Radar level sensors (HyQuant L20, HyQuant L50, HyQuant Edge L + V) - Accessories such as batteries, calibration devices, mounting hardware, and software - Quantities range from 1 to 45 units per item - Part numbers and detailed descriptions provided for most items - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must support both modern acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCP) and conventional current meters - Non-contact radar and ultrasonic sensors for water level, velocity, and snow depth - Devices must be suitable for extreme environmental conditions and provide high-precision, continuous measurement - Some items require integration with SDI-12, RS-485, and 4-20mA outputs - OEMs and Vendors: - While specific OEMs are not named in the attachment, product lines such as RQ-30A, RG-30A, and HyQuant are commonly associated with Sommer Messtechnik and OTT Hydromet - Tipping bucket rain gauges and snow measurement devices are often produced by Hydrological Services America, OTT Hydromet, and similar manufacturers - The procurement is open to all vendors and is not set aside for small businesses - Subject to international trade agreements (WTO GPA, Free Trade Agreements) - NAICS code: 334513 (Instruments and Related Products for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.Solicitation number 140G0126Q0115 is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Hydrological Instrumentation Facility (HIF) has a requirement for an indefinite quantity contract for the delivery of stream gauging hydrological equipment, to be delivered to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The anticipated contract period of performance is 09/13/2026 to 09/12/2031.There are no option periods.The f.o.b. point is destination.Quotations are due at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, 08/05/2026. In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 5.101(c)(4)(vi), all responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government intends to award a competitive purchase order in accordance with RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures, Quotations shall be submitted to Daniel (Dan) Galvin at daniel_galvin@ios.doi.gov with the solicitation number referenced in the subject line.This solicitation is full and open (no small business set-aside). The NAICS code is 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. The size standard is 750 employees. The anticipated award date of the contract is 08/19/2026. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov to be awarded the purchase order. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of the FAR provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The full text of the RFO Deviations may be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52.Questions regarding this solicitation may be emailed to Daniel (Dan) Galvin at daniel_galvin@ios.doi.gov.

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