66-Intent to Award Notice - Camsizer 3D

PresolicitationActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in RESTON, VA
  • Industry: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
  • Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID
DOIGFBO260044
Opportunity Type
Presolicitation
Sub-Agency
US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Office
OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL
Posted Date
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Response Deadline
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
PSC Code
6630
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
RESTON, VA, 20192
Status
Active

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (FBGC), intends to award a non-competitive purchase order to Microtrac Inc, located in York, PA, for one (1) Microtrac Camsizer 3D instrument with data evaluation unit, to be delivered to Reston, VA within 30 days of award. The Camsizer 3D offers the unique ability to analyze both the 2D and 3D characteristics of particles ranging from 20m - 30mm (diameter) in 2-dimensional space, and from 150m - 20mm (diameter) in 3-dimensional space. This is a wide range that is required for the types of sediments being processed at the USGS. This wide range, analytical capabilities (sphericity, roundness, 3D morphology), and speed of operation (2-5 minutes per sample) of the Camsizer 3D equipment is necessary for the 2D and 3D analytic

Why This Opportunity Matters

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE is actively seeking qualified contractors for analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing in RESTON, VA.