USGS Water Quality Instruments

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for one (1) water quality sonde and one (1) multiparameter water quality meter, equal to or better than the YSI EXO3 and ProDSS models, respectively. The equipment is needed by the USGS Michigan Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit to monitor water quality for fishery habitat studies and fish community sampling in inland lakes, streams, and rivers.

• Water Quality Sonde (QTY: 1): Must meet or exceed YSI EXO3 specifications, including sensors for conductivity, temperature, pH/ORP, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity. Features must include automated wipers, corrosion-resistant wet-mateable connectors, smart sensors, 90-day autonomous data recording, and a waterproof handheld display for data and calibration.

• Multiparameter Water Quality Meter (QTY: 1): Must meet or exceed YSI ProDSS specifications, including sensors for conductivity, temperature, pH/ORP, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity. Features must include a single cable up to 100 meters, 4-port sensor capability, handheld memory for over 100,000 data points, and KorDSS software with Bluetooth/USB connectivity.

• Delivery Location: USGS Michigan COOP Research Unit, 480 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI, 48824.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed priced.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but quotes are valid for 45 days.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: PDF format via email to Miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov. Faxed or mailed quotations will not be accepted.

• Required Attachments:

  1. Vendor's technical capabilities statement (max two pages).
  2. Business Size Classification.
  3. SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability will be based on:

  • Technical ability to meet Statement of Need/Specifications.
  • Experience with the task outlined in the Statement of Work/Specifications.
  • Past performance (recent experience and references within the past two years).

• Questions Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST via email to Miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov.

• This is a small business set-aside opportunity.

• The solicitation includes extensive contract terms and conditions, including FAR clauses related to IT compliance, payment, disputes, and other standard contract requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of water quality monitoring equipment. The government is seeking open market, firm-fixed-discounted pricing for specific items.

• Water Quality Sonde ETOB (equivalent to YSI EXO3)

• Multiparameter Water Quality Meter ETОВ (equivalent to YSI ProDSS)

• Pricing should be provided in accordance with the "Attachment A: Instructions to Vendors, Statement of Need, and applicable clauses."

• The contract type is implied to be firm-fixed-price based on the request for "firm-fixed-discounted pricing."

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (Block 5a) on or before the close of business on 03/17/2026 at 13:00 ED.

• The document references "Attachment A: Instructions to Vendors, Statement of Need, and applicable clauses" which likely contain evaluation criteria and further submission details.

• The RFQ is not marked as a Small Business Set-Aside.

• Bidders unable to quote are requested to indicate so and return the form.

• This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission.

• Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated.

• Any representations and/or certifications attached to the RFQ must be completed.