43--NU PLASMA HR MC-ICP-MS PUMP UPGRADE
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Geological Survey (USGS), Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center (GGGSC) in Denver, CO, is seeking a "Brand Name or Equal to NU PLASMA HR MC-ICP-MS PUMP UPGRADE." This Total Small Business Set-Aside aims to replace aging ion pumps to improve instrument uptime and ensure accurate isotope-ratio measurements for critical mineral deposit research. Quotations are due Friday, May 15, 2026, at 2:30 PM Mountain Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) requires a complete vacuum system upgrade compatible with the Nu Instruments Plasma HR MC-ICP-MS (NP1). Key deliverables include:
- Two (2) 85 L/s turbomolecular pumps with ISO-flange compatibility, integrated water-cooling manifold, and required mounting hardware.
- One (1) 6 L/min scroll dry pump with all required vacuum-connection hardware.
- One (1) vacuum control unit capable of fully replacing or superseding the existing ion-pump controller.
- A vacuum monitoring package, including Pirani gauge(s) for rough-vacuum and Active Ion Gauge (AIG) for high-vacuum measurement.
- A minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty covering hardware and software.
- Installation, calibration, and testing by a factory-trained and certified engineer, to be completed within 90 days of delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotations (RFQ), anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 employees.
- Delivery: 180 Days After Receipt of Order.
- Quotations Due: Friday, May 15, 2026, at 2:30 PM MDT.
- Published: May 12, 2026 (Amendment).
Evaluation
Award will be based on the "Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable" quotation. Technical evaluation will focus on meeting the "Brand Name or Equal Minimum Salient Characteristics." Quotes will be evaluated for acceptability but not ranked; trade-offs between price and non-price factors are not permitted.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to submitting a quotation. Submission is electronic via email to lisa_williams@ios.doi.gov. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01.