59--Gage House Terminal Blocks IAW Workmanship, Specifications and Drawings FY26 REQ# 15700 HIF STK# 5305031

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of terminal blocks. The specific items are "Gagehouse Terminal Blocks" and "SDI-12 Terminal Block" for the USGS.

• Item 00010: Gagehouse Terminal Blocks (800 EA)

• Item 00020: SDI-12 Terminal Block (200 EA)

• Both items require compliance with specified workmanship, specifications, and drawings.

• Product/Service Code for both is 5940 (LUGS, TERMINALS, AND TERMINAL STRIPS).

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is an RFQ.

• Delivery is specified as "60 Days After Receipt Of Order" for Item 00010.

• Delivery for Item 00020 is also indicated as "See Schedule" which implies a similar delivery timeframe.

• The solicitation issue date is 02/12/2026.

• The offer due date is 02/18/2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.

• Offers must be submitted to the office specified in the solicitation.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided pages, but typically include technical compliance and price.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Contact for questions regarding this RFQ is Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov.

• The document includes numerous FAR clauses and provisions related to commercial products and services, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM), Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This specification establishes the acceptable workmanship criteria for equipment intended for use by the U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division. It defines workmanship requirements not normally covered in subsidiary specifications or drawings, and does not supersede contract provisions.

This document details general workmanship standards for equipment, including:

• Surface Defects: Finished surfaces must be free from dents, scratches, nicks, cracks, splits, perforations, pits, porosity, or other surface defects.
• Burrs: Parts must be free of burrs or nonfunctional sharp edges that could interfere with assembly, function, or cause injury.
• Corrosion: Parts must be free of rust, oxidation, scales, or other corrosion products.
• Extraneous Materials: Parts must be free of dirt, grease, oil, chips, or other foreign matter.
• Markings: All specified markings must be neat and sharply defined; no unspecified markings are allowed.
• Mounting of Parts: Parts and hardware must be assembled and secured as specified, with values and part numbers visible where practicable. Terminal designations must be visible for repair.
• Mounted Hardware Installation: Hardware installation must not damage the hardware or mounting surface. Touch-ups must provide a continuous protective coating with a color match to the original finish.
• Cleaning: Parts and equipment must be cleaned of smudges, solder, weld metal, chips, mold release agents, oils, waxes, sand, corrosion products, fluxes, fingerprints, and dust. Cleaning solvents must be compatible with materials. Moving parts should be relubricated after cleaning.
• Threaded Parts: Screws, nuts, and bolts must show no evidence of cross-threading, mutilation, or hazardous burrs. Fasteners must be tight, meaning firmly secured with no relative movement.
• Riveting: Riveting operations must be careful, ensuring rivets are tight and heads are seated.
• Gear Assemblies: Must be aligned, meshed, and operable without interference, tight spots, loose spots, excessive backlash, or other irregularities.
• Bearing Assemblies: Must be free of rust, discoloration, and imperfections on ground, honed, or lapped surfaces. Contacting surfaces must be free of tool marks, gouge marks, nicks, or other defects that could cause interference, binding, or galling.
• Wiring: Insulated wire must be formed into cables or ducted, protected from rough surfaces and sharp edges. Wire dress must not cause improper electrical or mechanical operation. Lacing must be neat and firm. Cabling must be anchored, with strain relief for external cabling. Insulation must be free of burns, abrasion, or pinch marks. Splicing is limited to specific cases. Clearances must be maintained around heat-generating parts. Shielding must be secured to prevent contact with exposed parts.
• Welding and Brazing: Welds and brazes must be free of defects like cracks, porosity, undercuts, voids, and gaps. No burn-through is allowed. Fillets must be uniform and smooth. Misalignment, warpage, or dimensional changes must be within tolerances. No damage to adjacent parts is permitted.
• Ropes and Cables: Must be free from braiding defects like knots, kinks, and snags. Cloth jackets must be kept clean and free of contaminants.

Not specified in this document.

Workmanship must meet the standards outlined above for all equipment provided under the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, HIF SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SOLDERING STANDARDS (HIF-S-04), defines the electrical and electronic soldering requirements for the U.S. Geological Survey's Hydrologic Instrumentation Program. It serves as a specification for soldering standards.

• The document generally requires adherence to ANSI/J-STD-001 standards for soldering.
• Specific modifications and clarifications are provided for certain sections of ANSI/J-STD-001:
  • Section 1, Paragraph 1.2: Clarifies the scope of systems to which the standards apply and designates HIF products as Class 3 unless otherwise specified. The mention of "critical weapons systems" is removed.
  • Section 1, Paragraph 2.2.2 Military: This subsection is to be deleted.
  • Section 4, Paragraph 4.1: Specifies that unless otherwise directed by HIF, the solder composition must be Sn63, with solder form being optional.
  • Section 9, Paragraph 9.2.5.3: Modifies the permissibility of exposed basis metal after soldering, stating it is "not permissible."

Bidders responding to opportunities requiring electrical and electronic work for the U.S. Geological Survey's Hydrologic Instrumentation Program must ensure their soldering practices comply with these specified standards and modifications. This document dictates the acceptable quality and methodology for soldering, which will likely be a factor in proposal evaluation and contract performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed drawings and parts lists for various electrical distribution and hook-up components, including terminal blocks and cables. It serves as a technical specification for procurement and assembly.

• Drawing DWG. NO. 0635001 (Gagehouse Power Distribution Block): Details an 8-position terminal block, associated hardware (screws, terminals), and wiring diagrams. Includes suggested suppliers and part numbers.
• Drawing DWG. NO. 0635002 (Hook-Up Cable): Specifies red and black hook-up cables, including wire type, length, terminal type, and assembly instructions. Includes suggested suppliers and part numbers.
• Drawing DWG. NO. 0635003 (Ground Cable): Specifies a green ground cable with specific length, terminal type, and assembly instructions. Includes suggested suppliers and part numbers.
• Drawing DWG. NO. 0636001 (SDI-12 Terminal Block): Details a 12-position terminal block, associated hardware, and wiring diagrams for red, black, and white hook-up cables, as well as a ground cable. Includes suggested suppliers and part numbers.
• Drawing DWG. NO. 0636002 (Hook-Up Cable): Specifies red, black, and white hook-up cables for the 12-position terminal block, including wire type, length, terminal type, and assembly instructions. Includes suggested suppliers and part numbers.
• Drawing DWG. NO. 0636003 (Ground Cable): Specifies a green ground cable for the 12-position terminal block, including length, terminal type, and assembly instructions. Includes suggested suppliers and part numbers.

Bidders should use these drawings and parts lists to understand the specific components required for the opportunity. This includes identifying the exact types of terminal blocks, hook-up cables, and ground cables, along with their specifications (length, wire gauge, terminal size, insulation type). The suggested suppliers and part numbers provide a reference for sourcing these items, which may be critical for accurate proposal pricing and technical compliance.