66--XY Automated Sampler IAW Salients FY26 REQ# 15742 SPECIAL ORDER # S26012

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for laboratory equipment and supplies. The solicitation number is 140G012600035, issued on 01/27/2026, with an offer due date of 01/30/2026 at 11:00 AM EST.

• The solicitation includes two specific items:

  • Item 00010: PIKE Technologies, 047-6240 XY Auto Trans/Refl Gold-Nicolet (Product/Service Code: 6640, Description: LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES).
  • Item 00020: PIKE Technologies, 073-9160 XY Diffuse Plt for Disposable Cups (Product/Service Code: 6640, Description: LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES).

• Delivery is specified as 30 days after receipt of order.

• Offerors are instructed to "PLEASE PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ITEMS YOU ARE QUOTING WITH YOUR SUBMISSION".

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is an RFQ.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Offers must be submitted by the Offer Due Date: 01/30/2026, 11:00 AM EST.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, with some clauses attached.

• Evaluation will be based on technical compliance and price, as detailed in FAR 52.212-2.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100.00%).

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 334516, with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

• Contact for solicitation information: Cynthia Nicanor at 703-648-XXXX or cnicanor@usgs.gov.

• Payment will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Several attachments are listed, including ATCH 1 SALIENTS, ATCH 2 508, and ATCH 3 FISMA.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "FISMA 18-Point Checklist – IT Security Guidelines," outlines specific IT security requirements that contractors must adhere to when performing work for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It serves as a checklist to ensure compliance with various security standards and clauses, particularly those related to "Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology."

• Background Investigations: Requirement for contractor employees.
• Non-disclosure Agreements: Mandatory for employees with access to USGS systems.
• Privacy Act: Guidelines for handling systems containing personal information protected by the Privacy Act.
• Training: Mandatory end-user computer security awareness training for employees.
• Personnel Changes: Notification requirements for employee reassignment or departure.
• Contractor Location: Restrictions on performing services outside the United States.
• Applicable Standards: Adherence to DOI System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), NIST SP 800-64, and DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide.
• Asset Valuation-Security Categorization: Procedures for categorizing USGS systems based on mission impact, data sensitivity, and risk.
• Property Rights: Defines government rights in software and data.
• Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V): Requirements for software verification before production.
• Certification & Accreditation (C&A): Procedures for certifying and accrediting applications and systems.
• Internet Logon Banner: Requirement for a USGS-approved logon banner.
• Incident Reporting: Procedures for reporting computer security incidents.
• Quality Control: Ensuring purchased software/hardware is free of malicious code.
• Self-Assessment: Requirement for annual self-assessments.
• Vulnerability Analysis: Government-conducted analysis of USGS systems.
• Security Controls: Compliance with NIST SP 800-53, Rev.1, FIPS 199, and NIST SP 800-60.
• Contingency Plan: Submission of a contingency plan for IT Support Services.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the comprehensive IT security obligations associated with the contract. It details specific compliance requirements, standards, and procedures that will be incorporated into the Statement of Work or Performance Work Statement. Bidders must review these requirements to assess their ability to meet them and to accurately estimate the resources and effort needed for compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the ICT Accessibility Requirements Statement per the Revised Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. It details technical criteria for software and electronic content to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities. This statement is intended to be incorporated into solicitation documents such as SOOs, SOWs, and PWSs.

• General Exceptions: Outlines exceptions to the accessibility requirements.
• Technical Criteria for Software (E207, E501-E503): Specifies requirements for software interoperability with assistive technology, documented accessibility features, non-disruption of platform features, programmatic determinability of object information, modification of object information, row/column/header identification in data tables, text content, modification of text, actions on objects, focus cursor information, event notifications, and user preferences.
• Technical Criteria for Electronic Content (E205): Details requirements for electronic content, including agency official communications that are not public-facing. It specifies conformance to WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria, with specific word substitutions for non-web documents.
• Applicable Standards: Lists specific WCAG A & AA Success Criteria, Support Documentation, Support Services, and Functional Performance Criteria that apply.

Bidders must understand these accessibility requirements to ensure any software or electronic content developed or provided as part of a contract meets Section 508 standards. This document informs the technical specifications and compliance obligations for potential proposals. It also directs bidders to the Revised 508 Standards Toolkit for further information on the procurement process related to accessibility.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the salient characteristics for an XY Automated Sampler, likely intended as a specification or requirement for a procurement.

• Automated Sampler Requirements: Specifies the need for an XY automated sampling system employing Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), with capabilities for diffuse reflection and transmission, acceptance of various microplate formats (24-, 48-, 96-well), custom mapping profiles, automated data collection, gold-coated optics, a DGTS detector, and a USB interface.
• Optical Specifications: Details requirements for elliptical optics with 3X beam demagnification, a 30° angle of incidence, and specific repeatability, accuracy, and resolution parameters (+/- 5 µm, +/- 25 µm, and 1 µm).
• Physical and Power Requirements: Includes a removable 96-well diffuse reflection plate, operation from a 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power source, a fully enclosed housing with a purgeable optical path and front-loading tray, and compatibility with most FTIR spectrometers. Size constraints are no larger than 6.5" W x 13.5" D x 6" H, weighing no more than 10 lbs.
• Accessories and Sampling Plate: Requires standard purge tubes, tube connections, and any necessary accessories and software for setup, operation, and data collection. It also specifies a 24-well diffuse reflection sampling plate for disposable cups.

This document provides critical technical specifications and requirements that potential bidders must meet to propose a compliant XY Automated Sampler. It details the functional, performance, and physical attributes of the desired equipment.