66--Water Quality Monitoring System - UV-6201 or Equal
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes. They are seeking information on qualified sources capable of providing a Water Quality Monitoring System for the Ohmsett National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility. The system should be comparable to the UV-6201 ChemScan (In-Situ, Inc.) and meet specific technical requirements. This is not a solicitation, and responses will inform the Government's acquisition strategy. Capability statements are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated scope for the water quality monitoring system includes:
- System design and configuration tailored to Ohmsett Facility operations
- Manufacture or supply of the monitoring unit
- Delivery and on-site installation
- Integration with existing SCADA automation systems
- Calibration, commissioning, and testing
- Technical documentation and training (if required)
Minimum Salient Characteristics
Any proposed "equal" product must meet or exceed the following:
- Continuous, real-time UV spectrophotometric water quality analysis
- Multi-parameter capability for operational water monitoring
- Suitable for continuous deployment in an operational test facility environment
- Automated fouling mitigation/cleaning capability
- Real-time data output and logging functionality
- Full compatibility with existing SCADA systems at the Ohmsett Facility
- Ability to transmit data via industry-standard protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP/IP, OPC)
- Capability to support automated control logic and alarm integration within SCADA
- Technical support for configuration and commissioning within existing control architecture
- Compliance with applicable electrical and environmental standards
Response Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a capability statement (maximum 8 pages) addressing:
- Company name, UEI, CAGE code (if applicable), and business size status
- Description of the proposed product
- Technical specifications demonstrating compliance with all salient characteristics
- Description of prior experience integrating monitoring systems into SCADA-controlled environments
- Identification of commercial vs. non-commercial components (if applicable)
- Estimated lead times
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 23, 2026
- Published: February 11, 2026
Submission Instructions
Responses must be submitted electronically via email to William Rilee at william.riilee@bsee.gov with the subject line: "DOIEFBO260002 Sources Sought Water Quality Monitoring System (Ohmsett)".
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will review responses to determine the availability of competitive sources and appropriate acquisition strategy.