Analysis of the Cyanotoxin - Microcystin

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for a non-personal services firm fixed price purchase order to provide analysis of the cyanotoxin, microcystin, in 756 whole water samples in 2023.The proposed action will be awarded in accordance with FAR 13.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm fixed price commercial service contract is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation number is 140G0323Q0118 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-02, effective March 16, 2023. Please see solicitation with CLINS, technical specifications, provisions, and clauses. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer by 3:00pm ED on May 24, 2023. Quotations are due no later than 3:00pm ED on May 30, 2023. The Government anticipates award of a commercial, Firm-Fixed Price type purchase order on or about June 1, 2023. NOTE: All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary - the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. It is the responsibility of all interested parties to check back periodically for any amendments to the synopsis or solicitation. All amendments must be signed and included when the quote is submitted. All contractors must be registered and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submitting a quote to be considered for an award of a federal contract. For information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 Testing Laboratories and services with the associated small business size standard $19M. NOTE: All interested parties shall submit their quotes directly to the contracting officer via email. Quotes submitted by any other means will not be accepted or considered. Contracting Officer, Gerry Lewandowski, email: contact@example.gov .