Biological Sample Collection and Preservation Services

The contract seeks services to collect, handle, label, and preserve marine biological specimens including fish, invertebrates, and plankton during field survey operations, adhering strictly to NOAA protocols to ensure data integrity and scientific validity. All activities must be performed in compliance with established procedures for specimen preservation to maintain sample quality for subsequent analysis, requiring skilled personnel experienced in marine biology fieldwork and proper chain-of-custody practices. The work is expected to occur during NOAA survey missions, though the specific locations are not detailed, and must be executed with precision to meet federal research standards. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541620, with a response deadline of May 1, 2026, and was posted on April 23, 2026. The contracting entity is the Department of Commerce, specifically through NOAA, and the subcontractor will be expected to support federal research initiatives by providing high-quality biological sampling services. No set-aside designation is specified, and there is no provided point of contact or detailed place of performance information beyond the general scope tied to NOAA survey operations. Interested parties must submit responses by the stated deadline to be considered for award.