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B--EDNA METABARCODING ANALYSIS

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140G0326Q0189Federal

Submission Closed08/05/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Geological Survey, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking information from qualified businesses capable of performing eDNA metabarcoding analysis as outlined in the attached statement of work. This is a sources-sought notice, not a solicitation for proposals or quotes, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract based on responses received. The purpose is to assess market capability and inform future acquisition planning. Responses must be limited to 10 pages and must include a capability statement and relevant literature demonstrating full compliance with the technical requirements. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541380, with a size standard of $19 million in annual revenue. All submissions must be sent electronically to Contracting Officer Joahnne Ongjoco at [email hidden] and must be received by August 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Hardcopy submissions or responses via the SAM web portal will not be accepted. The solicitation number is 140G0326Q0189, and the issuing office is located in Sacramento, California.

General Info

USGS seeks eDNA metabarcoding capabilities from qualified firms by August 5, 2026, for acquisition planning.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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Set-Aside

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USGS Statement of Work for eDNA Metabarcoding Analysis

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 4

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 5

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Submission Closed

08/05/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

Office AddressSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

Contacts

Ongjoco Joahnne

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Request for Information

eDNA Metabarcoding Analysis

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of a qualified business that can provide eDNA metabarcoding analysis in accordance with the attached statement of work.

This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code NAICS 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services, associated size standard of $19 million applies to this announcement.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement with and relevant literature detailing the ability of fully meeting the requirement in accordance with the attached statement of work included with this announcement. All responses shall be limited to 10 pages.

Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to Contracting Officer Joahnne Ongjoco at contact@example.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than August 5, 2026 at 1700 hours Eastern Time. Responses submitted by hardcopy, or the SAM web portal shall not be accepted or considered.