What types of scientific equipment does this office typically procure?

This office frequently acquires specialized laboratory instrumentation, remote sensing hardware, hydrological monitoring sensors, and field equipment required for geological and biological survey operations.

Does this office prioritize specific set-asides for USGS contracts?

Yes, the office actively utilizes small business set-asides, including 8(a) Business Development, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Woman-Owned Small Business programs to fulfill its research and operational requirements.

How can vendors best position themselves for USGS research grants and contracts?

Vendors should highlight their technical expertise in earth sciences, environmental data management, or laboratory support. Demonstrating past performance in federal scientific research environments is critical for success in competitive solicitations.

US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY · Contracting Office

OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL

1,128 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office1,128 solicitationsUnder US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Solicitations

1.1K

Federal records indexed

Source

Federal

Federal procurement data

Sub-Agency

US GEOLOGICAL

US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Agency

DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL.

The Office of Acquisition and Grants-National manages procurement and financial assistance for the U.S. Geological Survey, focusing on scientific research support and environmental monitoring. Vendors compete for contracts involving specialized laboratory equipment, geospatial data analysis, geological field instrumentation, and environmental consulting services.

Hierarchy: US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY · DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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