Refrigerated Water Samplers IAW Salients

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 regulations.

This checklist details requirements related to:

• Background Investigations
• Non-disclosure Agreements
• Privacy Act compliance
• Training requirements (DOI end-user computer security awareness)
• Personnel change notifications
• Contractor location restrictions (no performance outside the U.S. without permission)
• Security plan requirements for overseas performance
• Applicable standards (DOI SDLC, NIST SP 800-64)
• Asset Valuation-Security Categorization
• Property Rights for software
• Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
• Certification & Accreditation (C&A)
• Internet Logon Banner requirements
• Incident Reporting procedures
• Quality Control for software/hardware
• Self-Assessment requirements
• Vulnerability Analysis
• Security Controls (NIST SP 800-53, FIPS 199, NIST SP 800-60)
• Contingency Plans

Bidders must carefully review each point to understand the IT security obligations and compliance measures required for this contract. This document directly impacts how services involving IT systems, data, or custom applications must be performed, secured, and managed. It highlights the government's responsibilities and the contractor's specific duties in maintaining a secure IT environment.

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

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for two (2) Refrigerated Water Samplers, detailing the required features and functionalities for outdoor, corrosive environments.

• Sampler Unit: Must be refrigerated, corrosion-resistant, UV-resistant, powered by 120 VAC/60 Hz, SDI-12 compatible, with at least 512 KB memory, capable of preserving samples at 39°F (4°C), include a built-in heater, and hold 24 polypropylene 1-liter bottles. Dry weight must not exceed 165 lbs.

• Pump: Requires intake suction tubing (3-25 ft), automatic head height compensation, a lifting capacity of at least 25 ft, tubing life indicator, and a sample delivery velocity of at least 2 ft/sec.

• Controller: Must have non-volatile ROM, operate between 32°F and 120°F, allow programmable composite samples (1-999), have a NEMA 4X/6 (IP67) enclosure, and maintain clock accuracy of at least 1 minute per month.

• Operations: Capable of programmable sample volumes (10-9,990 ml), various sampling modes (time, flow, event), adjustable sample frequency, automatic rinsing, sample retries, and program storage for at least five sampling programs. Must also run diagnostics tests.

• Bottle Configuration: Includes bottle rack, retaining ring, caps, and at least two discharge tubes, with a quantity of at least 24 polypropylene 1-liter bottles.

• Suction Line: 3/8" x 25 ft vinyl suction line with strainer and coupler.

• Pump Tubing: Pre-cut silicone rubber pump tubing (qty. 5 pieces, 32.25" each).

• Sample preservation temperature: 39°F (4°C)

• Pump lifting capacity: at least 25 feet

• Sample delivery velocity: at least 2 ft/sec

• Clock accuracy: at least 1 minute per month

• Operational temperature range: 32°F to 120°F

• Not specified in this document.

• Outdoor, corrosive environments

• UV resistant features

• Built-in heater to prevent freezing

• NEMA 4X, 6 (IP67) enclosure rating

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of a Teledyne ISCO refrigerated sampler system. The system includes the sampler, a 24-bottle configuration kit, a vinyl suction line, and pump tubing.

• Teledyne ISCO 686710072, Model 6712FR Refrigerated Sampler (120 VAC, 60 Hz)

• Teledyne ISCO 686700032, 24-Bottle Configuration Kit

• Teledyne ISCO 609004379, 3/8" x 2' Vinyl Suction Line

• Teledyne ISCO 606700062, Pump Tubing for 6700 Series/Avalanche Sampler (qty. of 5)

• Product/Service Code: 6695 (COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS)

• Delivery: 30 Days After Receipt of Order

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is an RFQ (Request for Quotation).

• Period of performance is not specified.

• Estimated value is not stated.

• Offers must be submitted by 05/01/2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time.

• The solicitation number is 140G012600121.

• Bidders are instructed to provide specifications of the items they are quoting with their submission.

• Evaluation criteria are detailed in FAR 52.212-2, which is incorporated by reference.

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

• NAICS Code: 334519, Size Standard: 600

• For questions regarding this RFQ, contact Cynthia Nicanor at cynthia_nicanor@ios.doi.gov.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses and provisions by reference, including 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation).

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

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.

• General Exceptions: Outlines exceptions to accessibility requirements.
• Technical Criteria for Software (E207, E501-E503):
  • Conformance to WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria.
  • Substitution of terms for non-web software (e.g., 'software' for 'web page').
  • Requirements for interoperability with assistive technology.
  • Documented accessibility features, non-disruption of platform features.
  • Programmatic determinability of object information, states, properties, rows, columns, headers, values, relationships, text, and actions.
  • Support for assistive technology to execute actions and track focus.
  • Notification of events to assistive technology.
  • Conformance to user preferences for color, contrast, font, and focus cursor.
• Technical Criteria for Electronic Content (E205):
  • Compliance with E205 standards.
  • Accessibility requirements for non-public facing official business communications.
  • Word substitution for non-web documents.
  • Applicable standards include WCAG A & AA Success Criteria (with specific exceptions), Support Documentation, Support Services, and Functional Performance Criteria.

This document establishes the accessibility standards that software and electronic content must meet. Bidders developing or providing such products or services must ensure their offerings comply with these requirements. The document also references the Revised 508 Standards Toolkit for further information on the procurement process and how these requirements should be incorporated into solicitation documents like SOWs or PWSs.