Nitrate Sensor IAW Salients

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the ICT Accessibility Requirements Statement per the Revised Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. It details technical criteria for software and electronic content to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities. This document is intended to be incorporated into solicitation requirements documents (SOO, SOW, PWS, etc.).

• General Exceptions: Outlines exceptions to accessibility requirements.
• Technical Criteria for Software (E207.1, E207.2, E207.3): Specifies conformance to WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria, including word substitutions for non-web software and requirements for multi-step processes.
• Technical Criteria for Electronic Content (E205.1, E205.3, E205.4): Addresses accessibility for non-public facing electronic content that constitutes official business, with specific criteria for various communication types.
• Word Substitution for Non-Web Documents (E205.4.1): Clarifies how terms in WCAG 2.0 apply to non-web documents.
• Applicable Standards: Lists specific WCAG A & AA Success Criteria, Support Documentation, Support Services, and Functional Performance Criteria that apply.
• Software Interoperability and Features (E501.1, E502.1, 502.2, 502.2.2): Details requirements for software to interoperate with assistive technology, including documented accessibility features and non-disruption of platform features.
• Programmatic Determinability (502.3.1 - 502.3.14): Specifies requirements for object information, modification of information, row/column/header identification in data tables, values, label relationships, hierarchical relationships, text, actions on objects, focus cursor, and event notifications to be programmatically determinable.
• User Preferences (503.1, 503.2): Requires applications to conform to user preference settings for color, contrast, font type, font size, and focus cursor.

Bidders must understand these accessibility requirements to ensure any software or electronic content they propose or deliver meets Section 508 standards. This document will inform the technical specifications and compliance obligations within the solicitation. Failure to meet these requirements could impact proposal evaluation and contract performance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of chemical analysis instruments, specifically a Hach Nitrate Sensor (model LXV448.99.21001, BSPNT3X00) and associated annual service agreement. The delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order.

• Hach Nitrate Sensor (model LXV448.99.21001, BSPNT3X00)

• 2 mm path length

• Bench Service Partnership for Nitrate Sensor, providing full coverage including parts and labor for an annual service agreement.

• Product/Service Code: 6630

• Product/Service Description: CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS

• Delivery: 30 Days After Receipt Of Order

• Offerors are requested to provide specifications of the items they are quoting.

• The contract is administered by the USGS.

• NAICS Code: 334519

• Size Standard: 600

• Offer Due Date: 05/20/2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time.

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

• Award will be made to the vendor submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable quote.

• Technical compliance requires the vendor's product to meet or exceed all salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100.00%).

• Contact for questions: Cynthia Nicanor (cynthia_nicanor@usgs.gov).

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4. Addenda are attached.

• Offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "FISMA 18-Point Checklist – IT Security Guidelines," outlines specific IT security requirements that are incorporated into the Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement for this opportunity. It serves as a checklist to ensure compliance with various security standards and clauses.

• Background Investigations: Requirement for contractor personnel to undergo background checks.
• Non-disclosure Agreements: Mandates signing NDAs and system security agreements.
• Privacy Act: Addresses requirements for handling personal information protected by the Privacy Act.
• Training: Contractor employees must complete DOI's end-user computer security awareness training.
• Personnel Changes: Requirement to notify the COR of employee reassignments or departures.
• Contractor Location: Restrictions on performing services outside the United States.
• Applicable Standards: Adherence to DOI SDLC, NIST SP 800-64, and DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide.
• Asset Valuation-Security Categorization: Requirements for determining information types and security categorization.
• Property Rights: Outlines government rights in software acquired.
• Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V): Specifies government or contractor responsibility for software verification.
• Certification & Accreditation (C&A): Details requirements for certifying and accrediting applications and systems.
• Internet Logon Banner: Mandates a government-approved warning banner for system access.
• Incident Reporting: Contractor must report computer security incidents.
• Quality Control: Ensures purchased software/hardware is free of malicious code.
• Self-Assessment: Contractor must conduct annual self-assessments.
• Vulnerability Analysis: Specifies that the government or its contractors will conduct vulnerability analysis.
• Security Controls: Compliance with NIST SP 800-53, Rev.1, FIPS 199, and NIST SP 800-60.
• Contingency Plan: Requirement for IT Support Services to submit a contingency plan.

This document is critical for bidders as it details the mandatory IT security requirements and compliance obligations that will be part of the contract. Understanding these requirements is essential for accurately estimating costs, developing technical approaches, and ensuring compliance throughout contract performance. Bidders must review each point to confirm their ability to meet these security standards.

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

This document outlines the salient characteristics for a Nitrate Sensor and associated maintenance, calibration, and repair services.

Nitrate Sensor Requirements:

• Single-parameter sensor for measuring nitrate concentrations.
• Suitable for continuous measurement in drinking water, wastewater, or activated sludge environments.
• Utilizes optical UV measurement method, no reagents required.
• Compatible with a described controller.
• 2 mm path length.
• Measuring range: 0.05 to 50.0 mg/L.
• Accuracy: 5% of reading +/-0.1 mg/L, or better.
• Minimum resolution: 0.01 mg/L.
• Operating temperature range: 2 to 40° C.
• Stainless steel housing with Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP68 or better.
• Includes sludge compensation features.
• Features a built-in self-cleaning wiper (no tools required for replacement).
• Includes a 10m polyurethane cable.
• Weighs no more than 12 lbs (including cable).

Maintenance, Calibration, and Repair Services:

• Services for Hach NT3100sc nitrate sensors.
• Two services per year, including preventive maintenance and full repair coverage (parts and labor).
• Unlimited, priority technical support and troubleshooting.
• Priority 5-day instrument turnaround time.
• 2-day return shipping time.

Not specified in this document.

Not specified in this document beyond the technical specifications of the sensor and services.