SAM #143041-26-0104

NOAA Sole Source Genetic Analysis of Similkameen River Fish Fin Clips

This procurement opportunity is for specialized genetic analysis services to support fisheries research in the Similkameen River: - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Molecular Genetics Laboratory (sole source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Genetic analysis of 560 rainbow trout/steelhead fin clips - DNA extraction and evaluation using a 384 SNP marker panel - Statistical comparison to a pre-existing SNP database for steelhead and rainbow trout in the Pacific Northwest - Final report summarizing laboratory methods and results - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification due to the unique regional SNP baseline and expertise held by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Molecular Genetics Laboratory - Collaboration with The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation - Deliverables include a comprehensive final report and adherence to specific milestones for sample delivery and analysis completion - NAICS code 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) - Estimated contract value is approximately $26,500

Description

Notice of Intent For Single Source Contract - 143041-26-0104 - Similkameen River Fish Fin Clips Analyzation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate and award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and RFO FAR 12.102(a), a firm fixed price purchase order to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Molecular Genetics Laboratory for the purchase of processing and analyzation for 560 fin clips taken from the Similkameen River. This contract is expected to have a period of performance of approximately one year. This non-personal service requirement seeks a vendor that can perform the requested service in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.  No set aside is to be used for this sole source requirement. The associated NAICS code is 541715.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation documents exist for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capabilities statement that includes technical data and cost information, sufficient detail, and convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement. All capabilities statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government.

A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.

Capabilities statements are due no later than Saturday, 15 August 2026, by 1700 Central Time. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “143041-26-0104 - Similkameen River Fish Fin Clips Analyzation”. To ensure your response, along with any and all attachments, is received, attachment(s) must be less than 20 MB [in total]. It is the responsibility of the offeror to contact the government to confirm receipt prior to the offer due date and time. Capabilities statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following POCs:

Charles “Matt” Kendall at charles.kendall@noaa.gov 

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