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B--Phytoplankton Analysis of Water Samples - BOR

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140R4026R0029Federal

Submission Closed09/11/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Bureau of Reclamation, through the Upper Colorado Regional Office, is seeking qualified sources to provide laboratory analysis of phytoplankton in reservoir water-quality samples from the Upper and Lower Colorado Basins. The required services encompass taxonomic identification to the lowest practical level, enumeration, biovolume analysis, quality assurance and quality control, and electronic reporting. The scope of work involves analyzing both newly collected and backlogged samples using established analytical methods, with the Bureau handling the collection and shipment of samples to the contractor. This sources-sought opportunity, identified by solicitation number 140R4026R0029 and NAICS code 541380, was posted on August 28, 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 11, 2026. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Johnny Lyons.

General Info

Laboratory analysis of phytoplankton samples for the Bureau of Reclamation in Colorado Basins.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Upper Colorado Regional Office

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Phytoplankton IDIQ PWS Draft 1

10 pages · sow

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Sources Sought Notice – Phytoplankton Analysis of Water Samples

3 pages · sources-sought

Low

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 28

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 11

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/11/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Upper Colorado Regional Office

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84138, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Upper Colorado Regional Office

Office AddressSALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84138, USA

Contacts

Lyons Johnny

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking information from qualified sources capable of providing laboratory analysis of phytoplankton in reservoir water-quality samples collected from Reclamation reservoirs within the Upper and Lower Colorado Basins. Services include taxonomic identification to the lowest practical taxonomic level, enumeration (abundance), biovolume analysis, QA/QC, and electronic reporting. The anticipated requirement includes analysis of both newly collected and backlogged samples using established phytoplankton analytical methods. Reclamation will collect, reserve, and ship samples to the contractor's laboratory for analysis.