SAM #140G0326Q0123

USGS Solicitation for Cyanobacteria DNA Analysis and Sequencing Services

This opportunity from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) California Water Science Center seeks specialized laboratory services for advanced DNA analysis of cyanobacteria: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), California Water Science Center (CAWSC) - Managed by the Sacramento Acquisition Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory-based quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) analyses of cyanobacteria DNA - DNA extraction from filter or biomass samples - Amplicon metabarcoding of 16S and 18S rRNA genes (targeting V4 and V7 regions) - Bioinformatic analyses and code delivery - Data deliverables in XLS, CSV, or TXT formats, with summary PDF or PPT files - Archiving of DNA extracts - Part Numbers and Quantities: - NSN 7540-01-152-8067: DNA Sequencing and Analyses (quantity: 1) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Laboratory leader must hold a Ph.D. and have expertise in molecular methods for cyanobacteria and cyanotoxin production - All work performed at the contractor's laboratory - Data and bioinformatic code must be provided to the government - Subject to Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determinations - Set aside for small businesses under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Modoc Hall, California State University Sacramento, 3020 State University Drive East, Sacramento, CA 95819-6027 - USGS California Water Science Center, 6000 J Street Placer Hall, Sacramento, CA 95819

Description

REQUEST FOR QUOTECYANOBACTERIA DNA ANALYSISINTRODUCTIONThis is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDEDESCRIPTIONThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), California Water Science Center (CAWSC), requires quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) analyses of cyanobacteria DNA as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).RELEVANT INFORMATIONThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, and associated size standard $19.0 million applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code F999, Other Environmental Services.This service is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determinations. Wage Determination # TBD based on the contractor's location. All services will be performed at the contractor's laboratory.QUESTIONSQuestions must be sent directly to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov by Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10:00am PD. SUBMISSION OF QUOTESQuotes are due on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00am PD. Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or consideredEVALUATION OF QUOTESQuotes will be evaluated by Tradeoff. Evaluation factors include Technical Expertise, Price, and Past Performance. Offerors are to include a technical description of the services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Evaluation Factors (see Attachment). This may include a work plan, CV, references, or other documents as necessary. ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE07/01/2026 - 09/30/2027Offerors shall return the following:Signed SF-18Firm, fixed price quoteTechnical information including work planSystem for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identification Entity (UEI)Attached Pages:- Statement of Work- Clauses and Provisions

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