SAM #140G0226Q0110

USGS Solicitation for Recurring DI/RO Water Filter Canister Exchange and Supply

This procurement seeks recurring supply and exchange of DI/RO water filter canisters for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center (UMESC): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Office of Acquisition and Grants, Denver Acquisition Branch - End user: UMESC, La Crosse, WI - Products Requested: - 14" Carbon Tank (NSN 7540-01-152-8067) - Used for chlorine removal prior to reverse osmosis - Regenerated media required; tanks remain USGS property - Typically exchanged annually - 14" Mixed Bed DI Tank (NSN 7540-01-152-8067) - Used for removal of ionic impurities in DI water loop - Regenerated media required; tanks remain USGS property - Exchanged every 2 to 9 months depending on lab usage - Core Credits for both tank types upon return - Quantities: - Estimated 1 exchange per year for carbon tanks; mixed-bed tanks exchanged every 2–9 months - Total annual purchases capped at $12,000 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendor must provide regenerated tanks and handle both delivery and return freight - Lead time for exchanges is 35 days - No bulk storage; tanks used until exhausted - All tanks must match specified dimensions and connections (see Attachment 2 - Pictures of Tanks) - Small business set-aside under NAICS 333310 - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; part number NSN 7540-01-152-8067 is referenced - Period of performance is one year, with possible annual renewal

Description

Amendment 0001 provides responses the questions and answers received. 1. Can you provide the manufacturer, model, dimensions, and connection sizes/configurations for the existing carbon and DI tanks? See Attachment 2 - Pictures of Tanks2. What carbon media and mixed-bed resin specifications are required? See Attachment 2 - Pictures of Tanks3. Is there specific capacity, water-quality, or testing standards the regenerated tanks must meet? Both primary and polished water is expected to be 17M¿ 4. Approximately how many tank exchanges are expected during the 365-day period? Variable depending on number of studies conducted.  Carbon tank typically exchanged once per year. Mixed bed tanks:  2 mixed bed tanks typically changed out every 9 months under typical lab water loads, every 2 months during multiple ongoing studies.5. Should our freight pricing include both delivery of the regenerated tanks and return of the exhausted tanks? Yes, freight should include both delivery of new tanks and shipment of depleted tanks back to the vendor.6. Is August 7 the proposal due date, or only the date through which pricing must remain valid? August 7th is when the proposals are due. 7. Is this for one carbon tank and one DI tank, or more? Depending on DI/RO water use, replacement request may be for any combination of carbon tank or mixed bed tanks.8. Does USGS have the ability to take a skid of 6 DI Tanks at once and use them until exhaustion? That would save on the cost. No, we do not have any storage site for extra tanks.

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