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This Solicitation opportunity from Indiana was posted on September 8, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Diatom Identification

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004950000085170State & Local

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The contract involves engaging a vendor to perform detailed diatom identification and enumeration on periphyton samples collected by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The vendor will be responsible for identifying diatoms to the lowest possible taxonomic level, including species and varieties where applicable, using oil immersion microscopy at 1000X magnification. Diatoms serve as vital bioindicators for assessing the ecological health of Indiana's streams and are integral to the Indiana Diatom Index of Biotic Integrity. Their analysis supports efforts to monitor water quality and investigate the relationships between aquatic organisms, abiotic factors, and nutrient levels, ultimately aiding in establishing nutrient criteria for the state. The solicitation, posted in September 2025, seeks responses by October 10, 2025, with a contract value estimated between $50,000 and $150,000. The project is managed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, a state agency, under NAICS code 541380, which covers testing laboratories and related services. The contract aims to support environmental monitoring and water quality assessment initiatives, emphasizing precise taxonomic identification to inform ecological and regulatory decisions. Interested vendors can find additional details and respond through the Indiana procurement portal.

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AgencyIndiana Department of Environmental Management
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This is a request for a vendor to perform diatom identification and enumeration on periphyton samples collected by WAPB. The vendor will identify and enumerate diatoms to the lowest possible taxonomic level, which would be species and where applicable variety level, under oil immersion at 1000X magnification.Diatoms is a type of algae that is used to biologically monitor the quality of Indiana's streams and are the critical component of the Indiana Diatom Index of Biotic Integrity. Also, they are key elements of studies investigating the complex relationships between aquatic life, abiotic variables, and nutrients with the goal of establishing nutrient criteria for Indiana.

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