SAM #140FS126P0216

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Water Quality Cyanotoxin and Cyanobacteria Analysis for Klamath Falls Fish and Wildlife Refuge

This notice announces the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's intent to award a sole source contract to Bend Genetics LLC for water quality analysis services at the Klamath Falls Fish and Wildlife Refuge. - Sole source procurement for specialized laboratory analysis services - Cyanotoxin suite (ELISA) analysis - Cyanobacteria qualitative taxa identification - Bend Genetics LLC selected due to: - Unique expertise in Upper Klamath Lake cyanotoxin and taxa monitoring - Continuity with over a decade of historical data - Critical support for ESA-listed sucker recovery and water quality management - No specific product part numbers or quantities; service-based requirement - Other vendors may submit capability statements, but award likely to Bend Genetics unless a qualified alternative is identified - Period of performance not specified in the notice

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE(FAR Part 12.102(a) Restricting competitionIn accordance with FAR Part 12.102(a) Restricting competition, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), on behalf of the FWS Klamath Falls Fish and Wildlife Refuge intends to issue a sole source award to the following contractor:Bend Genetics LLC has extensive experience managing analysis for the Cyanotoxin suite (ELISA) and Cyanobacteria qualitative taxa identification system for agency clients and thus has the exact skills needed for this project. Bend Genetics has generated the Upper Klamath Lake cyanotoxin and taxa dataset since 2019, including under two prior NFWF sole source contracts for similar work, transitioning laboratories risks introducing inconsistency into the inherently subjective process of taxa identification, compromising the comparability of a decade-plus monitoring record used to inform ESA-listed sucker recovery and water quality management. This is not a solicitation for competitive proposal. No solicitation document is available. All responsible sources that have determined that they can provide the same products may submit product information and a capabilities statement that speaks to the products the US Fish and Wildlife Services are seeking in this proposed acquisition. All responses are due by Aug 10, 2026, 5 PM ET and can be sent to Kathy Coltran at kathryn_coltran@ios.doi.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract base upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The estimated award date is 10 August 2026.Procurement Classification Code:North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:811210 Main/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment InstContracting Office:U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceContracting and Facilities Management5207 Leesburg PikeFalls Church, VA 22041Point of Contact: Kathy Coltran, Contract SpecialistEmail: Kathryn_coltran@ios.doi.gov

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