SEAL ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT PM
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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 the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a Firm Fixed Price Preventative Maintenance Agreement for three (3) SEAL Analytical instruments (AQ400, AQ700, and AA500). This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to minimize instrument downtime and ensure accurate sample analysis. Quotes are due April 30, 2026, by 1700 ED.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive preventative maintenance services, including:
- Annual preventative maintenance visits for each of the three SEAL Analytical instruments.
- One emergency, on-site visit per contract period.
- Software upgrades, technical email and phone support, and method revisions.
- Provision of all necessary plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: A base period from May 11, 2026, to May 10, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods, potentially extending the contract through May 10, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $34,000,000.00.
- This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products and Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Quotes must be received by April 30, 2026, at 1700 ED.
- Questions Deadline: Questions are due by April 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM ES.
- Submission Method: All quotes and questions must be submitted via email to Beth Wilson at beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov.
- Eligibility: Offerors must include their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be current and active in SAM.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the government. The following factors are considered, with the first three being of greater importance than price:
- Technical Approach and Preventative Maintenance Plan
- Qualifications, Certifications, and Experience of Technicians
- Past Performance of Similar Preventative Maintenance Contracts
- Price
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The Government will provide three SEAL Analytical instruments (AQ400, AQ700, AA500) as Government Furnished Property.