B--IDIQ FOR LABORATORY ANALYSIS

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Office of Acquisition and Grants in Denver is soliciting proposals under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for laboratory analysis services focused on environmental sample testing for microplastics using Laser-Directed Infrared (LDIR) spectroscopy. The BPA, with a five-year performance period from April 20, 2026, to April 19, 2031, has a total not-to-exceed value of $100,000 for the entire term, with individual task orders issued as Firm Fixed Price (FFP) orders under the broader agreement. Proposals must demonstrate capability through a technical narrative limited to two pages, detailed resumes of scientists with proven microplastic analysis experience, and at least two verifiable past performance references. Evaluation is based on a trade-off process where non-price factors—microplastic experience, technical performance, and past performance—are deemed equally important and carry more weight than cost, making this not a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement. The solicitation requires compliance with numerous FAR clauses covering ethics, anti-trafficking, whistleblower protections, small business utilization, sustainable practices, Buy American provisions, and electronic invoicing through the Internet Payment Platform. Packaging, marking, and preservation requirements are not standardized in the base BPA and will be defined per individual call order. All submissions must be delivered electronically to Yvette Sornberger by May 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and must include a completed Unique Entity ID and CAGE code as required. The contracting officer holds sole authority for modifications and approvals, with no designated COR or COTR appointed. Contractors must comply with applicable Department of Labor wage determinations for the performance location, and all work must be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work and associated Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, and 8(a) concerns, though no specific socioeconomic certifications have been submitted by offerors at this stage.