SAM #140R4026R0029

Phytoplankton Laboratory Analysis Services for Water Samples

The Bureau of Reclamation, Upper and Lower Colorado Basin Water Quality Groups, is seeking contractor support for laboratory analysis of phytoplankton in water-quality samples from Reclamation reservoirs. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Basin and Lower Colorado Basin Water Quality Groups - Department of the Interior - Services Requested: - Laboratory analysis of up to 1,280 water samples over five years - Taxonomic identification of phytoplankton to the lowest practical level - Enumeration (cell density/abundance) - Biovolume estimation - Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) - Electronic reporting of results - Analysis of both newly collected and backlogged samples - All work performed at contractor's facility; no travel required - Chain of custody documentation for sample shipments - Participation in teleconference meetings and transition assistance for QA/QC continuity - Retention of samples for 60 days for government QA/QC review - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Consistent use of APHA Standard Methods 10200 for phytoplankton analysis - Emphasis on quality assurance and timely correction of deficiencies - Electronic deliverables with QA/QC data - Maximum of 1,280 samples analyzed over five years - No specific OEMs or laboratory equipment vendors are named; the procurement is for laboratory services only.

Description

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking information from qualified sources capable of providing laboratory analysis of phytoplankton in reservoir water-quality samples collected from Reclamation reservoirs within the Upper and Lower Colorado Basins. Services include taxonomic identification to the lowest practical taxonomic level, enumeration (abundance), biovolume analysis, QA/QC, and electronic reporting. The anticipated requirement includes analysis of both newly collected and backlogged samples using established phytoplankton analytical methods. Reclamation will collect, reserve, and ship samples to the contractor's laboratory for analysis.

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