This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
NAICS Code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
NAICS Size Standard: 1000 Employees
Subject: Sources Sought
Sources Sought Closing Response Date: July 3, 2025, 2:00pm Mountain Time
Contact Point: Mindie Dixon – mdixon@usgs.gov
Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below. Note that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
he US Geological Survey (USGS) Geology, Energy and Minerals Science Center (GEMSC) requires the implementation of a one year-service agreement for government owned Hitachi SU-5000.
Specifications/Salient Characteristics:
The following salient characteristics are required:
Provide service contract of the Hitachi SU-5000 for one year with Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. which includes:
a) One preventative maintenance visit per year designed to assure the long-term performance and reliability of the instrument.
b) Unlimited emergency service whenever the instrument becomes inoperable or fails to perform to specifications due to a failure associated with the instrument.
c) Replacement of vacuum roughing pump oil and filter only
Responses: All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:
(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
(III) Experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. If an authorized distributor/reseller please provide relevant documentation.
