Ion Source Board and Turbomolecular Pump

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for laboratory equipment and supplies. It seeks to procure an "ion source controller" and a "turbo pump," both requiring delivery within 60 days after receipt of order. The specific product/service code for both items is 6640, categorized under "LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES."

• Ion source controller (Item 00010)

• Turbo pump (Item 00020)

• Both items require delivery within 60 days after receipt of order.

• Specifications for both items are provided in attached documents.

• The document does not explicitly state the contract type, period of performance, or estimated value.

• Quotations must be submitted by 04/22/2026 at 0900 ED.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• The document references "attached specifications" for the items.

• The evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided pages, but the document indicates that the "Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (52.212-2) provision will be used.

• The document is marked "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE."

• The solicitation number is 140G0126Q0113.

• For questions, contact Rafael Anderson at RLANDERSON@USGS.GOV.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR clauses and provisions by reference, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM), contract terms and conditions, and various representations and certifications.

Specifications

This document outlines the technical specifications for one ion source board and one turbomolecular pump required as spare parts for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Reston Stable Isotope Laboratory's (RSIL) Thermo isotope-ratio mass spectrometers. These components are essential for the analysis of stable hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen isotope ratios.

Ion Source Board:

• Must be mechanically and electronically compatible with Thermo Delta V Plus isotope-ratio mass spectrometers.
• Must be controllable using Thermo ISODAT data acquisition and control mass spectrometer software.

Turbomolecular Pump:

• Must be equivalent to Thermo part number 1289010 or an equivalent pump.
• Must be controllable using Thermo ISODAT data acquisition and control mass spectrometer software.

Deliverables:

• 1 each ion source controller board
• 1 each turbomolecular pump

Delivery Timeline:

• Within 3 months of receipt of order.

• Place of Performance: U.S. Geological Survey National Center, Reston, VA 20192.

• Period of Performance: Not specified beyond the delivery timeline.

• Government Furnished Property: None.

• No installation or training is required.

• Ion source controller board: Minimum of 90 days.

• Turbomolecular pump: Minimum of 1 year.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, FAR Clause 52.212-5, outlines the contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders for acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services. It specifies which FAR clauses are incorporated by reference.

The document lists numerous FAR clauses that may be incorporated into a contract. These clauses cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to:

• Prohibitions on certain agreements and contracting with specific entities (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance).
• Reporting requirements for executive compensation and subcontract awards.
• Small business set-aside notices and subcontracting plan requirements.
• Equal opportunity and labor standards.
• Buy American Act and Trade Agreements.
• Privacy and security safeguards.
• Requirements related to specific types of products and services (e.g., telecommunications, ozone-depleting substances, unmanned aircraft systems).

This document itself does not specify contract type, period of performance, or estimated value. It serves as a list of potential clauses to be applied to a contract.

This document does not contain submission or evaluation instructions for proposals or quotes.

Several clauses listed pertain to small business concerns, HUBZone set-asides, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns, and economically disadvantaged women-owned small business concerns, indicating potential eligibility or set-aside requirements for specific opportunities.

This document is a standard FAR clause that is incorporated into solicitations and contracts. The specific clauses checked (indicated by '[X]') in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) will vary depending on the specific acquisition and the Contracting Officer's determination. Bidders should carefully review the full solicitation to identify which of these clauses are actually incorporated into the contract.