J--AMPLICON SEQUENCING SERVICES

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Upper Midwest Water Science Center’s Michigan Bacteriological Research Laboratory is seeking qualified vendors capable of providing next-generation amplicon sequencing services to support critical microbiology research tied to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and other USGS environmental health and cooperative water programs. This sources sought notice is exclusively for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for quotation, or binding commitment from the government. Respondents must submit their capabilities and qualifications by June 19, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. MST via email to ysornberger@ios.doi.gov, and all costs associated with preparing and submitting responses are the sole responsibility of the submitter. Submission is voluntary, and participation in this market survey does not guarantee or obligate respondents to participate in any future procurement. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516, and the office responsible for the acquisition is the Office of Acquisition and Grants in Denver, Colorado. All future official solicitations, if issued, will be posted on the SAM.gov or FPDS website and will require separate, formal responses. No paper copies of any future solicitation will be provided. The point of contact for inquiries is Yvette Sornberger, reachable by phone at 303-236-9332 or email at yvette_sornberger@ios.doi.gov. Interested parties are advised to monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation that may follow this market research phase.