RFQ: SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters, Medium Flow with CalChek and NIST - Part Number: 375-0550N
Overview
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PSC
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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. Department of Labor (DOL), on behalf of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is seeking quotes for 26 SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters, Medium Flow with CalChek and NIST (Part Number: 375-0550N). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a single Firm Fixed-Price award. The procurement is justified as a brand-name requirement due to MSHA's exclusive use of these specific flowmeters for atmospheric sampling and instrument calibration. Quotes are due February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement and delivery of 26 SKC Inc. Chek-Mate Flowmeters, Part Number: 375-0550N. These flowmeters are essential for MSHA's Enforcement program to ensure accurate calibration and flow audits of instruments used in atmospheric sampling. Key specifications include a flow measurement range of 500 to 5000 ml/min, accuracy of ±1% to ±2.5% depending on flow, and specific operating conditions. Delivery is required 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Award Type: Single award
- Delivery: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Product Service Code: 6685 - Pressure, Temperature, And Humidity Measuring And Controlling Instruments
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET
- Submission Method: Via email to Ryan Proietto (proietto.ryan.v@dol.gov) and Alicia Jackson (jackson.alicia.m@dol.gov).
- Quote Validity: Prices must be held firm for 90 days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Factor 1 - Technical: Quotes must meet or exceed minimum specifications (rated Acceptable/Unacceptable).
- Factor 2 - Price: Evaluated for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness.
- Eligibility: Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
This procurement is based on a Limited Source Justification (LSJ) for a brand-name requirement, citing FAR 6.302-1(c). MSHA has exclusively used these flowmeters and asserts they are the only product satisfying the requirement. The agency plans to monitor the marketplace for future opportunities to compete this requirement if other vendors obtain approval for similar products. The Government will not make assumptions or accept conditional quotes.