J--SEAL ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT PM
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price Preventative Maintenance Agreement for three SEAL Analytical instruments (AQ400, AQ700, AA500). This contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, aims to ensure instrument reliability and accurate sample analysis. The awardee and specific value are not provided in the available information.
Scope of Award
The awarded contract covers comprehensive preventative maintenance services, including:
- Annual on-site preventative maintenance visits for each of the three SEAL Analytical instruments.
- Provision for one emergency, on-site service visit per contract period.
- Software upgrades, technical support via email and phone, and method revisions.
- Services are non-personal, covering all necessary plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials. The Government provides the three SEAL Analytical instruments as Government Furnished Property.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base period from May 11, 2026, to May 10, 2027, with four subsequent option years, potentially extending the contract through May 10, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 811210, Size Standard $34,000,000.00).
- Award Published: May 29, 2026.
Award Information & Evaluation
This award resulted from a solicitation (originally posted April 17, 2026, with quotes due April 30, 2026) conducted under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The selection criteria for the original solicitation prioritized the most advantageous offer, considering:
- Technical Approach and Preventative Maintenance Plan
- Qualifications/Certifications/Experience of Technicians
- Past Performance of Similar Preventative Maintenance Contracts
- Price The specific awardee and contract value are not detailed in the provided information.
Additional Notes
The original solicitation was a combined synopsis/solicitation, and offerors were required to be current and active in the System for Award Management (SAM). Specific details regarding the Statement of Work (SOW) were provided in an attached document. For general inquiries, contact Mary Wilson at bwilson@usgs.gov or 573-397-2277.