USGS AUTOMATED SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION SYSTEM
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Eastern Ecological Science Center Leetown Research Laboratory (EESC-LRL), is soliciting quotations for an Automated Solid Phase Extraction System. This system is required to support scientific investigations related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) analysis, aiming to improve sample preparation efficiency. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by June 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM ED.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is an automated solid phase extraction system designed for trace-level PFAS analysis. Key technical requirements include:
- Minimal Teflon/fluorinated parts to support PFAS analysis.
- Compliance with EPA method 1633 for background, recovery, and reproducibility.
- Production of clean blanks, with background not exceeding 0.5 ng/L for any single PFAS.
- Capability to handle matrices with heavy particulate matter and automatically rinse sample bottles.
- Processing of at least 8 samples in parallel and nitrogen gas drying of SPE cartridges.
- Handling sample volumes from 0.5mL to 1000mL and standard SPE cartridge sizes.
- Automation of at least 2 elution fractions with minimal user interaction. The contractor must provide the system, necessary accessories, documentation, software licenses, and a warranty.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ) under Simplified Procedures (FAR 12.201-1), described as a "firm-fixed-discounted pricing" request.
- NAICS Code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1000 employees).
- Product Service Code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies.
- Place of Performance: USGS EESC-LRL, Kearneysville, West Virginia.
- Delivery: Within standard vendor lead time following purchase order issuance, with a specified delivery date of September 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: Thursday, June 4, 2026, by 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (ED).
- Submission Method: Email to Miranda Blankenship at miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the "lowest priced technically acceptable" quote. Technical acceptability requires meeting or exceeding all requirements in the technical specifications and solicitation.
- Questions Due: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST, via email to miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov.
- Registration: Vendors must be registered at SAM.gov to be awarded the purchase order.
Additional Notes
The anticipated award date is June 15, 2026. The government will provide laboratory space, network access, trained personnel, and utilities. Instrument installation must comply with USGS IT and laboratory security policies.