66--FUME HOOD REPLACEMENTS
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Fume Hood Replacements. This opportunity seeks firm-fixed, discounted pricing for the replacement of laboratory fume hoods. This is not a small business set-aside.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable involves the replacement of existing fume hoods. Bidders must provide pricing in accordance with Attachment A (Instructions to Vendors and Statement of Need) and Attachment B (Wage Determination). The period of performance is scheduled from April 1, 2026, to July 30, 2026.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Pricing: Firm-Fixed, Discounted
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – July 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Not a small business set-aside)
- Product Service Code: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Applicable Regulations: Service Contract Act Wage Determination (for DC, MD, VA) applies, establishing minimum wage and benefit rates.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: All quotation documents must be submitted as a single PDF file via email to the Contracting Officer, Brian Baker, at bfbaker@usgs.gov. Faxed or mailed quotations will not be accepted.
- Required Information: Submissions must include the vendor's SAM UEI and completed representations and certifications.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Key Dates:
- Site Visit: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST (recommended).
- Questions Due: Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Bid Packages Due: Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Additional Notes
The government is not obligated to pay for costs incurred in preparing a quotation. A site visit is recommended for contractors to assess the project prior to quoting.