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Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific, Coastal, and Marine Science Center Request for Information (RFI): Thermogravimetric Analyzer All information submitted in re... Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific, Coastal, and Marine Science Center Request for Information (RFI): Thermogravimetric Analyzer All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, the government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. NAICS 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, Size 600 Introduction The Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific, Coastal, and Marine Science Center, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing ONE (1) Thermogravimetric Analyzer brand name or equal to the Perkins Elmer TGA 4000 System; technical specifications attached. This RFI is issued under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals. Responses should be concise, relevant, and directly address the specific qualifications and capabilities outlined in this notice and should avoid extraneous information unrelated to the stated requirements. Responses that do not follow these guidelines may not be reviewed. RFI Information Requested Vendors are requested to submit detailed information covering: 1. Brochure/technical specifications of offering meeting or exceeding salient characteristics. 2. Authorized resellers/manufacturers only. 3. Business size, UEI, and SAM registration status. 4. New unmodified items only, no used or refurbished. Responses must be submitted electronically to: Joel Berberena, at jberberena@usgs.gov Disclaimer This announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy.