FUME HOOD REPLACEMENTS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, is soliciting quotes for Fume Hood Replacements. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeking firm-fixed, discounted pricing for these services. Quotes are due by Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable involves the replacement of fume hoods. Bidders must provide pricing in accordance with Attachment A - Instructions to Vendors and Statement of Need (SON), and Attachment B - Wage Determination. The Wage Determination document, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, specifies minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, which must be used when calculating labor costs to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to July 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
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: Quotations must include the vendor's SAM UEI.
- 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 for contractors)
- 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
Bidders are instructed to complete and return all representations and certifications attached to the RFQ. The government is not obligated to pay for costs incurred in preparing a quotation.