H--Special Notice

The U.S. Geological Survey office in Reston, Virginia, plans to award a noncompetitive contract to UL, LLC of South Bend, Indiana, for providing analytical services focused on identifying and enumerating phytoplankton to the genus level in water samples. This project involves a base period followed by four option years, reflecting a multi-year cooperative effort. The award will follow specific federal acquisition regulations, allowing the government to proceed without competition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR Part 12 procedures. However, other qualified sources interested in this requirement may submit capability statements for consideration by the USGS until the specified closing date. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to testing laboratories and related analytical services. The Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition Grants in Reston will oversee the procurement, emphasizing the specialized nature of the contract involving detailed phytoplankton analysis. Interested parties are directed to submit written responses via email to the contracting officer as prescribed, ensuring the government's opportunity to consider all capable providers despite the intended noncompetitive award.