Portable Liquid Sampler IAW Salients
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) Hydrological Instrumentation Facility is soliciting quotes for a Portable Liquid Sampler (RFQ 140G0126Q0120) to be delivered to Tuscaloosa, AL. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334519. The requirement is for the "ISCO 6712 SAMPLER" or an equal brand, along with specific components. Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM ED.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 20 units of a Portable Liquid Sampler, specifically the ISCO 6712 SAMPLER (p/n 68-6710-070) or an equivalent, including a coupler (60-3709-002) and a power cable (60-1394-023). These samplers will be used for collecting water quality samples from various gaging stations across the U.S.
Key Salient Characteristics:
- Controller and pump included.
- Support for 24 each 1-liter polypropylene and 24 each 350 ml glass bottle configurations.
- Programmable for different sample frequencies and volumes.
- Built-in SDI-12 interface with a window.
- Adjustable air purge feature.
- Minimum 28 feet lift capability.
- Enclosure with at least IP67 rating.
- Minimum 512KB memory.
- Operates from external 12 VDC power.
- Liquid detection sensor.
- 3/8-inch tube intake and tubing coupler.
- Minimum 6-foot external 12 VDC power cable and a bottle retaining ring.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334519 (Size Standard: 600 employees)
- Delivery: Within 30 days from receipt of purchase order to Tuscaloosa, AL.
- RFQ Issued: On or about April 27, 2026.
- Quote Due Date: April 30, 2026, 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time.
- Anticipated Award Date: May 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes using the SF 1449 form to the specified office. Evaluation criteria typically include technical compliance and price for commercial items. Offerors must provide specifications of the items being quoted.
Additional Notes
- Questions: Must be emailed to Cynthia Nicanor (cynthia_nicanor@ios.doi.gov) by April 28, 2026, 11:00 AM ED. Questions received after this time may not be answered.
- Registration: Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov (https://www.sam.gov/index.html) to be eligible for award.
- Key Clauses: Includes FAR clauses related to commercial products/services, SAM registration, Buy American, and electronic invoicing (IPP).
- Attachments: "ATCH 1 SALIENTS" dated 04/22/2026 provides detailed salient characteristics.