ACID VIALS

The purpose of this amendment is to correct a discrepancy in Attachment A-Final Questions and Answers from the revised report level table in Amendment 1. Please see Attachment 3A-Purpose of this Amendment 2 for details.

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for acid vials containing pre-filled acid solutions for USGS, National Water Quality Laboratory (NWQL) for use in Water Resource Discipline (WRD) water sampling and testing programs.

1. This RFQ seeks to establish a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the supply of acid vials containing pre-filled acid solutions to support Water Resource Discipline (WRD) sampling and testing activities. The anticipated period of performance is October 19, 2026 through to October 18, 2028. The BPA will have a maximum ordering limit in the amount of $350,000.00 for a two-year term.

Firm-Fixed price call orders for individual purchases will be issued against the BPA on an as needed basis.

2. This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is established under the authority of FAR Part 12 acquisition of commercial products and commercial services. The BPA provides a simplified method for meeting anticipated recurring needs for the supplies or services described herein. All purchases made under this BPA shall comply with the procedures at RFO FAR 12.201 1(e)(3) governing establishment of commercial BPAs, and RFO FAR 12.204(c)(1) governing commercial BPA orders.

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and the FAR Overhaul deviations.

4. The solicitation is NOT a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325199 (All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing) and the size standard is 1,250 employees.

5. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024) (Deviation MAR 2026), Vendors shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.