Opportunity
SAM #140G0226Q0177
Market Research for Macroinvertebrate Sample Analysis Services – USGS Colorado Water Science Center
Buyer
USGS Denver Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
September 09, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
140G0226Q0177
NAICS
541715, 541360, 541690, 541990
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey, Colorado Water Science Center, seeking market research from small businesses for macroinvertebrate sample analysis services. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Colorado Water Science Center - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to small business responses - Services Requested: - Analysis of 14 benthic macroinvertebrate samples collected near Colorado Springs and Pueblo, CO - Tasks include processing, sorting, identifying, and preserving macroinvertebrates to scientific standards (Barbour et al. 1999) - Subsampling, sorting a minimum of 300 organisms per sample, searching for rare taxa, retaining portions, labeling vials, and mounting specimens on microscope slides - Unique Requirements: - Work must adhere to scientific protocols for macroinvertebrate analysis - Focus on small business participation, including HUBZone, 8(a), and service-disabled veteran-owned firms - Non-personal services only; no products or part numbers specified - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - The notice is for market research to inform future procurement strategy
Description
MACROINVERTEBRATE SAMPLE ANALYSIS BPA