MERHAB- DCMF METABARCODING AND QPCR

Location:	Federal
Posted:	May 21, 2026
Due:	May 27, 2026
Agency:	INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Solicitation No:	140G0326Q0123
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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

140G0326Q0123

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Department/Ind. Agency

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE

Sub-tier

US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Office

OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
Original Published Date: May 21, 2026 03:10 pm PDT
Original Date Offers Due: May 27, 2026 10:00 am PDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Jul 31, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: F999 - OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
NAICS Code:
- 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
Place of Performance:

Description

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

CYANOBACTERIA DNA ANALYSIS

INTRODUCTION
This 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-ASIDE

DESCRIPTION
The 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 INFORMATION
The 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.

QUESTIONS
Questions must be sent directly to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov by Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10:00am PD.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES
Quotes 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 considered

EVALUATION OF QUOTES
Quotes 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 PERFORMANCE
07/01/2026 - 09/30/2027

Offerors shall return the following:
Signed SF-18
Firm, fixed price quote
Technical information including work plan
System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identification Entity (UEI)

Attached Pages:
- Statement of Work
- Clauses and Provisions

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE XXXX
SACRAMENTO , CA 95819
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Adam, Elizabeth
eadam@usgs.gov
Phone Number (916) 278-9441
Fax Number (916) 278-9339

Secondary Point of Contact

History

May 21, 2026 03:10 pm PDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

MERHAB- DCMF METABARCODING AND QPCR

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