Storm Surge Sensor Housings IAW Specs and Drawings
Overview
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Original Source
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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. Geological Survey (USGS) HIF has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0049 for the delivery of Storm Surge Sensor Housings in accordance with specified drawings and specifications. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM ES.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 100 units of Storm Surge Sensor Housings, which must adhere to detailed specifications and drawings provided in Attachment 1 (Specifications) and Attachment 2 (Drawings). Key requirements include specific UPC and Drawing numbers (UPC#: 66950100, Drawing#: 23 30662001-0662008), and the inclusion of a HIF-supplied decal and a weather-tough padlock. The product falls under Product/Service Code 6660 (Meteorological Instruments And Apparatus).
Attachment 1: HIF Specification WORKMANSHIP outlines stringent quality and workmanship standards for manufacturing, covering aspects like soldering, marking, wiring, welding, surface defects, burrs, corrosion, cleaning, and assembly of parts. Bidders must ensure their manufacturing processes comply with these criteria.
Attachment 2: Drawings provides detailed engineering drawings and parts lists for the sensor housing assembly, including components like the V-Block, Angle, Pipe Weldment, Pipe, Decal, and an Accessories Parts Kit. These drawings are critical for accurate quoting and manufacturing.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334512 (Size Standard: 650 employees)
- Delivery: Required within 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to Tuscaloosa, AL.
- RFQ Issued: On or about February 9, 2026
- Quote Due Date: February 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM ES
- Anticipated Award Date: February 28, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be emailed to Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov. Offerors are instructed to "PLEASE PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ITEMS YOU ARE QUOTING WITH YOUR SUBMISSION." Questions regarding the RFQ must be emailed to Cynthia Nicanor by February 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM ES; questions received after this time may not be answered. Evaluation typically includes technical compliance and price.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered at SAM.gov to be eligible for award. The solicitation includes various FAR clauses and provisions, and electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is required.