66--Lab analysis of Benthic Macroinvertebrates

This contract is a fixed-price service agreement focused on laboratory analysis for the identification of benthic macroinvertebrate samples collected from nine Mid-Atlantic Network parks, excluding Valley Forge National Historical Park. The work involves processing and identifying samples according to established standard operating procedures for benthic macroinvertebrate monitoring. Samples originate from multiple microhabitats within coastal plain and piedmont parks, involving up to 90 samples annually from 18 sites in eight parks, as well as up to 136 samples per year from 34 sites in Shenandoah National Park. The contract is currently in a 15-day pre-solicitation phase, after which a formal solicitation will be issued for 30 days, providing a detailed scope of work. It is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380 and is managed by the Department of the Interior’s Dsc Contracting Services Division based in Denver, Colorado. The primary purpose is to support environmental monitoring efforts by analyzing samples to assess benthic macroinvertebrate populations within these protected park areas.