USACE Washington Aqueduct Analytical Instruments
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
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 General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Washington Aqueduct, is soliciting quotations for Analytical Instruments or their equivalents. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract under NAICS 334516. Delivery and installation are required in Washington, DC. Quotations are due January 27, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking specific analytical instruments, including but not limited to:
- Water Purge and Trap Autosampler (110v)
- pH Sensor Assembly
- Chiller Option and Recirculating Chiller
- Various cables (Centurion to EV1/EV2, EV1/EV2 to Thermo Trace GC)
- The Evolution 2 (110V)
- Install Kit (for Thermo/Shimadzu GC's)
- Installation and Familiarization
All quotes must include delivery and installation. Items must be delivered in one complete shipment no later than 90 days after receipt of award. Offerors must demonstrate compliance with the Buy American Act.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Delivery: 90 days after receipt of award to Washington, DC.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Due Date: January 27, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Questions Due Date: January 20, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Submission: Quotations must be submitted via email to Dominic Lackey (dominic.lackey@gsa.gov) and Mutiba Raza (mutiba.raza@gsa.gov).
- Required Submission Components:
- Cover Page (signed Section A, signed Amendments if any)
- Volume 1: Technical Submission (Technical Conformance, Delivery)
- Volume 2: Price Submission (Completed Section B)
- Evaluation Factors:
- Technical Conformance (most important)
- Delivery
- Price
- A best value trade-off determination will be made, with non-price factors being significantly more important than price.
Eligibility
Offerors must be found responsible, meeting criteria such as adequate financial resources, ability to meet schedules, satisfactory performance history, and integrity. The Contracting Officer will verify NAICS code and business size standards.
Key Contacts
- Primary: Dominic L Lackey (dominic.lackey@gsa.gov, 202-501-2272)
- Secondary: Mutiba Raza (mutiba.raza@gsa.gov, 415-244-9562)