FIELDSPEC 4 ONE YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY
SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting a MARKET SURVEY to determine the interest and capability of any firm eligible to compete under NAICS code 334516 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance for an upcoming requirement for yearly maintenance for four (4) ASD Fieldspec spectrometers (18011, 16208, 18388, and 18683) as required to assure continued performance and to meet QMS standards. Routine maintenance involves adjusting internal optics, testing electronics, and replacement of worn parts. Maintenance shall not void any warranty with the manufacturer and must be manufacturer certified to provide maintenance.
Sellers offering the extended ASD spectrometer warranty shall include the following specifications:
Reaction time to trouble calls shall be no more than 5 business days.
A 10-30 day repair time
Reaction time to emergency calls shall be no more than 5 business days.
Preventive maintenance shall be included in the extended warranty.
Email inquiries for trouble shooting and maintenance shall be returned within 5 business days.
Repairs shall be conducted by trained factory personnel.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BY THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SHALL BE THE RESPONSBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.
This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
Responses to this announcement are requested from (1) ISBEE (Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise, (2) SBA certified Small Business HubZone firms; (3) Small Business firms certified by a Small Business Administration (SBA) district or regional office for participation in the 8(a) program; (4) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small Business firms; (5) Small Businesses (6) Large Businesses.
In response to this announcement, please indicate your firm's socioeconomic status (e.g. ISBEE, small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, women owned, HUBZone, etc.) This information will assist the Government in determining how small businesses can fit into the acquisition strategy.
Any information submitted is voluntary. If sufficient interest and capability is not received from firms in categories (1) through (4) above, any solicitation may be issued as unrestricted without further consideration.
Interested firms shall submit (1) NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER OF THE FIRM (including UEI NUMBER); (2) a CAPABILITY STATEMENT including (a) RECENT (within the last three fiscal years) RELEVANT (similar projects to this requirement) performance history (identify the name of the owner and their point(s) of contact with telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses; and (b) in what capacity (e.g., prime, subcontractor etc.) they performed the work; and (3) their SIZE STATUS.
Your company must have a UEI number and be registered on-line at the System for Award Management (SAM).
All responses must be submitted NLT April 11, 2025 at 12:00pm EST via e-mail to: jpryor@usgs.gov.
This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website and no paper copies will be provided.
