• The USGS Central Energy Resources Science Center's Microscope laboratory needs modification of current Point Count instrument report data parser VBA code.
• SFAR Contracting Strategy 1.201(b) "Set-Aside for Small Businesses" applies, as solicitation is a SET ASIDE under NAICS Code 541512 Computer Systems Design Services.
• Government will award lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) offer; evaluation starts with lowest price, proceeding to next if LPTA quote is deemed unacceptable.
• The period of performance is from August 10, 2026, to September 9, 2026.
Description
The USGS Central Energy Resources Science Center's Microscope laboratory has a need to modify the current data parser VBA code to accommodate changes to the Point Count instrument report. 2) The solicitation number is 140G0226Q0082 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). 3) Award for this requirement will be made in accordance with the policies of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, along with applicable solicitation and evaluation procedures for this acquisition. The Government will make award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Quotes will be evaluated starting with the lowest price. If the lowest-priced quote is determined to be technically unacceptable, the Government will proceed to evaluate the next lowest-priced quote, and so on, until a technically acceptable offer is identified. 4) This solicitation is a SET ASIDE for Small Businesses. The associated NAICS Code is 541512 Computer Systems Design Services. 5) All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to. 6) All questions and quote must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Janice Moye at Janice_Moye@ios.doi.gov. Period of Performance: 08/10/2026 to 09/09/2026