66--METHYLMERCURY ANALYZER

SOL #: 140G0226Q0034Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Us Geological Survey

OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVER

DENVER, CO, 80225, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/41e1ddfdde194bf69baa422ba3b18ab6/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 20, 2026

Last Updated

May 27, 2026

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 quotations for an Automated Methylmercury Analyzer. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks to procure specialized laboratory equipment for environmental analysis. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by May 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM ES.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for an Automated Methylmercury Analyzer that meets or exceeds specific salient characteristics. Key technical specifications include:

Autosampler: Capacity for 72-42 ml septa-capped vials.
Operation: Full interface with instrument software without third-party applications; ability to purge samples without additional equipment.
Detection: Uses tenax traps for purged gaseous derivatized analyte and Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry (CVAFS).
Compliance: Must comply with US Environmental Protection Agency Method 1630.
Performance: Detection limits < 0.08 pg or < 0.002 ppt, precision < 5% for a 0.625 ppt solution, working range of 0 – 1,000 pg, and a 5000x quantifiable range.
Efficiency: Cycle time of < 7 minutes per sample.
Gas Usage: Capable of using nitrogen for sample purge gas and argon for carrier gas.
Connectivity: Interface with auxiliary instrumentation via a 37-pin serial port cable.
Safety/Durability: Protection from liquid infiltration and automatic gas shut-off at analysis conclusion.
Delivery: Required within 30 days after award.

Contract Details

Type: Firm Fixed Price.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Product Service Code: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotations Due: May 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM ES.
Questions Due: May 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM ES.
Submission Method: Only electronic quotes will be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror.
Requirements: Offerors must provide technical brochures or specifications demonstrating compliance with minimum characteristics. All products must be authentic, manufacturer certified/warranted, and in original packaging. "Gray Market", counterfeit, refurbished, or resale items will not be considered.
Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and be manufacturer authorized distributors/resellers.