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Solicitation number140G0226Q0079

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE · US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY · OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVER

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Response deadlineSep 4, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
Deadline statusCloses tomorrow
PostedAug 21, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

This solicitation seeks a Blanket Purchase Agreement for acid vials containing pre-filled acid solutions for USGS water sampling programs, with a maximum ordering limit of $350,000.00 over two years. The BPA is established under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services, and is not a Small Business Set-Aside. [1][3]

Key points

  • BPA covers acid vials for WRD water sampling and testing. [1]
  • Award basis uses FAR Overhaul Part 12 procedures. [2]

Watch items

  • Response deadline is September 4, 2026. [3]
  • Vendors must have an active SAM registration. [1]

Sources

  1. Sol_140G0226Q0079.pdfSee sections 1823 through 1825 and 1832 of Public Law 118-31 for statutory requirements pertaining to exemptions, exceptions, and waivers. (d) Prohibition on using or providing specific products or services or conducting certain transactions regardless of connection to contract. (1) Certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, systems, or services. (i) Unless an applicable waiver has been issued by the Government, the Contractor cannot use any equipment, systems, or services that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system (paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889 of the
  2. Sol_140G0226Q0079.pdfBasis for Award Award will be made in accordance with FAR Overhaul Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, using streamlined evaluation and award procedures.
  3. Official SAM.gov noticePosted Aug 21, 2026; Responses due Sep 4, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC; Archive date Sep 19, 2026

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Source-backed opportunity brief

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See sections 1823 through 1825 and 1832 of Public Law 118-31 for statutory requirements pertaining to exemptions, exceptions, and waivers. (d) Prohibition on using or providing specific products or services or conducting certain transactions regardless of connection to contract. (1) Certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment, systems, or services. (i) Unless an applicable waiver has been issued by the Government, the Contractor cannot use any equipment, systems, or services that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system (paragraph (a)(1)(B) of section 889 of the John S.

Scope

RFQ 140G0226Q0079 Page 23 of 35 (B) Model number, OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and (C) Item description, as applicable. (ix) Any readily available information about mitigation actions implemented or recommended. (2) If a report must be submitted to a contracting office, the Contractor shall submit the report as follows: (i) If a Department of Defense contracting office, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. (ii) For all other contracting offices, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer. (iii) For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to both the contracting office for the indefinite delivery contract and the contracting office for any affected order. (3) If the report provided does not contain any of the information required by paragraph (h)(1) of this clause, and the contractor later discovers new information that is required by paragraph (h)(1) of this clause, then the contractor shall submit a subsequent report within 72 hours of discovering the new information. (4) The contractor shall also report the information in paragraph (h)(1) if the contractor wishes to ask for a waiver of the requirements of a new FASCSA order being applied through modification. (i) New FASCSA orders report. (1) During contract performance, the Contractor shall review SAM at least once every three months, or as advised by the Contracting Officer, to check for covered articles subject to FASCSA order(s), or for products or services produced by a source subject to FASCSA order(s) not currently identified under paragraph (e) of this clause. (2) If the Contractor identifies a new FASCSA order(s) that could impact their supply chain, then the Contractor shall conduct a reasonable inquiry to identify whether a covered article or product or service produced or provided by a source subject to the FASCSA order(s) was provided to the Government or used during contract performance.

Deliverables

For Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide acquisition contracts, multi-agency contracts or any other procurement instrument intended for use by multiple agencies, upon notification from the Contracting Officer, during the performance of the contract, the Contractor shall promptly make any necessary changes or modifications to remove any product or service produced or provided by a source that this clause prohibits. (h) General report. (1) If the Contractor identifies or is notified by any source, (including a subcontractor at any tier), that any product or service provided or used (or to be provided or used) during contract performance does not comply with any prohibition in this clause, then the Contractor shall report the following information, or as much information is known, in writing to the contracting office as identified in paragraph (h)(2) within 72 hours: (i) Contract number and order number, if applicable; (ii) The specific prohibition the product or service is not complying with; (iii) A description of the products or services that the Contractor identifies or has reason to suspect is prohibited (include brand; model number, such as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); (iv) The entity that produced the product or service (include entity name, unique entity identifier, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, facilities responsible for design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, and test of the product, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor (provide manufacturer codes and distributor codes used for the product)); (v) Description of the functionality of the product or service and how that functionality impacts the risk to the product or service; (vi) An explanation of any factors relevant to determining if the product or service should be permitted by an applicable exception, exemption, or waiver (if the contractor would like the Government to consider a waiver, and asks for such a waiver); (vii) Whether alternative products or services are available that would comply with the prohibition; (viii) If the product or service is related to item maintenance, include the following information on the item being maintained: (A) Brand;

Evaluation

Basis for Award Award will be made in accordance with FAR Overhaul Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, using streamlined evaluation and award procedures.

Submission

The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer.

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Notice information

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Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for acid vials containing pre-filled acid solutions for USGS, National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL) for use in Water Resource Discipline (WRD) water sampling and testing programs. 1. This RFQ seeks to establish a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the supply of acid vials containing pre-filled acid solutions to support Water Resource Discipline (WRD) sampling and testing activities. The anticipated period of performance is September 16, 2026 through to September 15, 2028. The BPA will have a maximum ordering limit in the amount of $350,000.00 for a two-year term. Firm-Fixed price call orders for individual purchases will be issued against the BPA on an as needed basis. 2. This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is established under the authority of FAR Part 12 acquisition of commercial products and commercial services. The BPA provides a simplified method for meeting anticipated recurring needs for the supplies or services described herein. All purchases made under this BPA shall comply with the procedures at RFO FAR 12.201 1(e)(3) governing establishment of commercial BPAs, and RFO FAR 12.204(c)(1) governing commercial BPA orders. 3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and the FAR Overhaul deviations. 4. The solicitation is NOT a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325199 (All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing) and the size standard is 1,250 employees. 5. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024) (Deviation MAR 2026), Vendors shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation. 6. Please download attached Solicitation 140G0226Q0079 for all BPA Clauses and Provisions and Attachments.

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