Q--Task order for Shrimp & Tuna Species - Genetic-Bas

The National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Law Enforcement is soliciting a Single Award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract for the research, development, and field deployment of rapid, genetic-based test kits designed to identify imported seafood species. This project aims to combat seafood fraud and illegal trade by creating field-deployable technology, such as CRISPR-like assays, that allows for real-time verification at the point of need without requiring specialized laboratory equipment or refrigeration. The primary focus of the initial development phase is on white shrimp and various tuna species, with optional provisions for testing other species including Northern Red Snapper, Scallop, Red King Crab, Blue Crab, Squid, Totoaba, Toothfish, American eel, and Grouper. The contract is a 100 percent total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715, with an estimated total price range between $4 million and $5 million, not to exceed a maximum of $4.9 million. The period of performance for the base period is scheduled from September 18, 2026, through September 17, 2031, with the possibility of exercising option periods to extend the duration. The scope of work includes initial sequence analysis, assay development, and field optimization, requiring the contractor to participate in technology piloting during port operations in locations such as Newark, New Jersey, or Long Beach, California. Deliverables include technical documentation, laboratory validation results, and the provision of tests to the Marine Forensic Laboratory for independent validation. All kits must be shelf-stable at ambient temperatures for at least three months. Contractors are required to adhere to specific training mandates, including annual NOAA Cyber Security Awareness Training and sexual assault prevention training. Evaluation of quotes will be based on the technical approach, capability, corporate experience, past performance, and total evaluated price.