B--Sources Sought Seawater Analysis

Location:	Federal
Posted:	Jun 11, 2026
Due:	Jun 19, 2026
Agency:	INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D
Solicitation No:	140G0326Q0137
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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

140G0326Q0137

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Department/Ind. Agency

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE

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US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Office

OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Jun 10, 2026 01:55 pm PDT
Original Response Date: Jun 19, 2026 08:00 am PDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Jun 20, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: B526 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OCEANOLOGICAL
NAICS Code:
- 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
Place of Performance:

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
For Market Research Purposes Only
No Solicitation Exists at This Time

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing laboratory analytical services for dissolved inorganic nutrient analysis, in support of the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center (PCMSC). Services shall be performed in accordance with the requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information gathering and acquisition planning purposes. This is not a solicitation, request for quote (RFQ), or request for proposal (RFP), and no contract award will be made at this time. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

NAICS Code: 541380 Â¿ Testing Laboratories and Services
Size Standard: $19 million average annual receipts

Scope of Requirement
The USGS requires laboratory analysis of 407 marine porewater and seawater samples for dissolved inorganic nutrients using Flow Injection Analysis (FIA). The required analytes, analytical ranges, QA/QC protocols, and deliverables are detailed in the attached SOW.

Requested Information
Firms interested in this potential opportunity should submit a capability statement that demonstrates:
Experience performing dissolved inorganic nutrient analyses via FIA on marine porewater and seawater matrices.
Ability to meet the analytical ranges, precision, and QA/QC requirements specified in the SOW.
Laboratory capacity to analyze 407 samples within standard turnaround timelines.
Relevant past performance examples for similar analytical work.
Business size status (small or large) under NAICS 541380, including any SBA socioeconomic designations (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a)).

Submission Instructions
Please submit responses via email only, addressed to:
Anthony Berry
Contracting Officer
Anthony_berry@ios.doi.gov

All capability statements must be received in their entirety by June 19th, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. Late submissions may not be considered.

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE XXXX
SACRAMENTO , CA 95819
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Berry, Anthony
aberry@usgs.gov
Phone Number 0000000000

Secondary Point of Contact

History

Jun 10, 2026 01:55 pm PDTSources Sought (Original)

Sources Sought Seawater Analysis

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