66--PURCHASE SHATTERBOXES AND MILLS

1) This Solicitation Notice is to announce the USGS, The Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center (GGGSC) has a need for SM-200 Enclosed Shatterboxes to support mission.

2) The solicitation number is 140G0226Q0175 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 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

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.

Specific delivery dates and place of performance will be provided in the attached solicitation.

**140G0226Q0175 is being amended to post questions and answers.