R--EMA LABORATORY AND SAMPLING SERVICES

The solicitation for R--EMA LABORATORY AND SAMPLING SERVICES, identified by solicitation number 140G0326Q0147, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 541380 issued by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition Grants, specifically the USGS OAG Sacramento Acquisition Branch. The work requires a contractor to perform molecular laboratory services on up to 50 USGS-provided cyanobacterial mat samples, including DNA and RNA extraction, ddPCR and RT-ddPCR analysis targeting the anatoxin synthetase gene anaC, quality control, chain-of-custody documentation, data reporting, and archiving of extracts. Deliverables must include an electronic data package in XLS, CSV, TXT, or other approved formats and a summary report in PDF, PPT, or similarly accepted formats. The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with performance taking place at the contractor’s laboratory location under FOB Destination terms. The contract is a firm-fixed-price award to be made on an all-or-none basis, with evaluation factors prioritizing Technical Capability above all, followed by Equal Weighting of Relevant Experience, Quality Control and Data Reporting, and Schedule/Capacity, with Price being significantly less influential. Offers must be submitted via email to Joel Berberena by the revised deadline of July 17, 2026, at 5:00 AM Pacific Time, with proposals remaining valid for at least 30 days post-deadline. Offerors must be active in the System for Award Management, possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier, and certify compliance with all applicable representations and certifications, including small business status, prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations, and security exclusions. The solicitation incorporates multiple FAR clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 with deviations, including whistleblower rights, prohibitions on confidentiality agreements, SAM maintenance, and security prohibitions. Compliance with U.S. Department of Labor wage determinations is required, and contractors must notify the Contracting Officer immediately in writing of any anticipated delays or performance issues. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system with supporting documentation within 90 days after period of performance conclusion. All inquiries must be directed solely to the Contracting Officer, and contact with technical personnel prior to award may result in disqualification.