Schiff’s Mallory Stained Sample Processing

The contract requires the specialized processing of fish ovary tissue using Schiff’s Mallory staining to accurately identify spawning events, ensuring methodological consistency with decades of historical data collected by NOAA. This work is critical for maintaining the integrity of long-term biological monitoring programs that rely on standardized staining techniques to track reproductive cycles in fish populations. The staining procedure must be performed with precision to enable reliable comparisons across samples collected over time, supporting ongoing fisheries research and stock assessment efforts. This subcontract is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside authority, with the NAICS code 541380 indicating it falls under other scientific and technical consulting services. The place of performance is designated as Everson, Washington, with a zip code of 98247, and all work must be completed in alignment with NOAA’s documented protocols. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, and responses are due by July 22, 2026, with no additional point of contact provided beyond the public SAM.gov link for submission and further details.