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MERHAB- DCMF METABARCODING AND QPCR

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140G0326Q0123Federal

Submission Closed05/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Geological Survey's California Water Science Center is seeking quotes from small businesses for specialized laboratory services involving quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) analyses of cyanobacteria DNA. This contract, classified under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services, requires all testing to be performed at the contractor's facility. The solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 and is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing technical expertise, price, and past performance in the evaluation of quotes. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by May 27, 2026, including a firm fixed-price quote, a signed SF-18 form, technical details such as work plans and relevant qualifications, and proof of registration in the System for Award Management with a Unique Entity Identifier. The period of performance for the contract is from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Wage determinations under applicable Service Contract Labor Standards will apply based on the contractor's location. Questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to the contracting officer by May 25, 2026. Submissions must be emailed exclusively to the specified contact, and no hard copy or web portal submissions will be accepted. Detailed requirements, including the Statement of Work and contractual clauses, are provided as attachments to ensure comprehensive compliance with the project’s scope and quality standards.

General Info

USGS seeks small business quotes for qPCR and ddPCR cyanobacteria DNA testing, performance July 2026-September 2027.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

Contract Value

$22,400

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

BEND GENETICS LLCView Profile

Award Issued Date

05/29/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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RFQ 140G0326Q0123 Cyanobacteria DNA Analysis Services

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 21

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineMay 27

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Submission Closed

05/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

Office AddressSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

Contacts

Adam Elizabeth

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

CYANOBACTERIA DNA ANALYSIS

INTRODUCTION
This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), California Water Science Center (CAWSC), requires quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) analyses of cyanobacteria DNA as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

RELEVANT INFORMATION
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, and associated size standard $19.0 million applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code F999, Other Environmental Services.

This service is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determinations. Wage Determination # TBD based on the contractor's location.

All services will be performed at the contractor's laboratory.

QUESTIONS
Questions must be sent directly to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov by Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10:00am PD.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES
Quotes are due on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00am PD. Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered

EVALUATION OF QUOTES
Quotes will be evaluated by Tradeoff. Evaluation factors include Technical Expertise, Price, and Past Performance.

Offerors are to include a technical description of the services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Evaluation Factors (see Attachment). This may include a work plan, CV, references, or other documents as necessary.

ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
07/01/2026 - 09/30/2027

Offerors shall return the following:
Signed SF-18
Firm, fixed price quote
Technical information including work plan
System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identification Entity (UEI)

Attached Pages:
- Statement of Work
- Clauses and Provisions