Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

    STEREOMICROCOPES

    Sol. 140G0325Q0238Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)SACRAMENTO, CA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Sep 4, 2025
    POSTED
    Aug 28, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    334516
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    6650
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The US Geological Survey is seeking quotes for Zeiss stereomicroscopes and a camera adapter. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and requires compliance with the Buy American Act. Quotes must be submitted electronically by September 4, 2025, and include detailed technical descriptions and country of manufacture.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    140G0325Q0238
    Notice Type
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    August 28, 2025
    Response Deadline
    September 4, 2025
    NAICS Code
    334516AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    6650
    Primary Contact
    Adam, Elizabeth
    State
    CA
    ZIP Code
    95819
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    REQUEST FOR QUOTE

    ZEISS STEREOMICROSCOPES & CAMERA ADAPTER - Brand Name or Equal

    INTRODUCTION
    This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-05, effective August 07, 2025.

    This acquisition is set-aside for small business.

    DESCRIPTION
    The US Geological Survey, Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC), requires stereomicroscopes and an accessory camera adapter as described in the attached Salient Characteristics.

    RELEVANT INFORMATION
    The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 Analytical Laboratory and Instrument Manufacturing and associated size standard 1,000 applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code 6650 Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories.

    QUESTIONS
    All questions must be sent directly to Elizabeth Adam, Contract Specialist, at eadam@usgs.gov by Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 12:00pm ET .

    SUBMISSION OF QUOTES
    Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to eadam@usgs.gov. All quote documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 12:00pm.

    To be considered for award, all sellers must be manufacturers/Federally authorized distributors of the equipment/services they are offering with a demonstrated capability of delivering the entire order within the time frames specified in the award.


    Quotes must be submitted FOB Destination shipping to Seattle, WA, 98115.

    EVALUATION OF QUOTES
    Offerors are to include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Evaluation Factors/Salient Characteristics (see Attachment). This may include product literature, references, or other documents, if necessary.

    Evaluation factors are: Technical Specifications, Price, Past Performance.

    MUST NOTE COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE OF ITEMS IN QUOTE.

    This acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act.

    Estimated Delivery Date: 30 days after award.

    Offerors shall return the following:
    Signed SF-18
    - Firm, fixed price quote. Quote shall show provide sufficient detail for evaluation and clearly identify all requirements that can and cannot be met.
    - Country of manufacture of all items in quote
    - System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identification Entity (UEI)
    Failure to provide the aforementioned information will result in removal from consideration.

    Attached Pages:
    - Clauses and Provisions
    - Salient Characteristics


    System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.



    Key dates

    1. August 28, 2025Posted Date
    2. September 4, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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