Purchase Order 1232SA26P0067
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- The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service awarded a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Industrial Plankton Inc., a for-profit organization, to provide algae photobioreactors, controllers, and maintenance services. The $189,770.00 contract has a completion date of December 31, 2021 and does not utilize a small business set-aside. Through this award, Industrial Plankton Inc. will deliver large-scale (2,500 liter) photobioreactors, controllers, smaller research photobioreactors,...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) awarded a $39,920.00 firm fixed price purchase order to Industrial Plankton Inc., a for-profit organization, for annual PlanktonCare services for four photobioreactors used in the Northeast Eastern Oyster Breeding program. The services include real-time technical support, remote access for equipment management, software updates, a PlanktonCare Parts Kit, free shipping on replacement parts, and exclusive discounts on...
- This is a $77,200.00 firm fixed-price purchase order awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) to Industrial Plankton Inc., a for-profit organization, for the delivery of an algae photobioreactor and associated services. The contract has an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2022 and was not set aside for small businesses. The original solicitation, which was an unrestricted, simplified acquisition for a fully automated algae photobioreactor...
- This is a $130,610 firm fixed-price purchase order contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to Industrial Plankton Inc., a for-profit organization. The contract is for a dual algae bioreactor (photobioreactor) system, including associated controllers, accessories, installation, training, and annual maintenance services. This bioreactor system is intended to enhance algae production at USDA ARS shellfish hatchery facilities, supporting...
- This is a $51,419.00 Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order awarded to Phycotech, Inc., a woman-owned small business and disadvantaged business enterprise, by the Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants. The contract is for phytoplankton analysis, including identification, enumeration, and measurement of aquatic microorganisms such as picoplankton, zooplankton, periphyton, and cyanobacteria akinetes. This work supports the agency's research and monitoring...
- The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded a $18,000 firm fixed price purchase order to BSA Environmental Services Inc. to provide professional phytoplankton identification, counting, and biovolume services. The work will be performed in Beachwood, Ohio over a one year base period from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. As part of NOAA's mission to understand and predict changes in Earth's environment, this contract will support the agency's...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service awarded a $64.5K purchase order to Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. on September 8, 2023, with completion targeted for October 13, 2023. This firm fixed-price contract, with a ceiling value of $51.3K, supports the USDA ARS National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center's Eastern Oyster Breeding Program, which aims to expand oyster aquaculture throughout the Northeast United States. The work will be performed in Kingston,...
- This is a $41,868.00 Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order awarded by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisitions and Grants to Phycotech, Inc., a woman-owned small business located in St. Joseph, Michigan. The contract is for phytoplankton analysis services, including identification, enumeration, and measurement of freshwater and marine algae, to support research and monitoring programs. Phycotech has extensive experience providing these specialized analytical services to federal agencies...
- This is a federal contract awarded by the Office of Acquisitions and Grants, a civilian agency, to Phycotech, Inc., a woman-owned small business and disadvantaged business enterprise. The contract is for phycotech sampling of phytoplankton and zooplankton, and involves deobligating unexpended funds on certain contract line items and closing out the contract. The contract is a firm fixed-price purchase order with a ceiling value of $142,194.00 and a period of performance through December 31,...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Pacific West Area awarded a $467,038 firm-fixed price purchase order contract to Snow & Company, Inc., a small business manufacturer, for the delivery of a floating structure capable of retaining 1,000 SeaPa cages in Yaquina Bay, Oregon. The structure will have mechanized lifting capabilities for the cage stacks. The contract has a completion date of September 30, 2025. This award is part of the ARS's market...
Industrial Plankton Inc., a Canadian-based specialized equipment manufacturer, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $100,275 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) on April 1, 2026, for photobioreactor maintenance services. The contract, which has an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2031, supports the Pacific Shellfish Research Unit located in Newport, Oregon. This is an unrestricted acquisition with no small business set-aside designation. Industrial Plankton Inc. will provide comprehensive maintenance and technical support services for three Industrial Plankton Brand algae photobioreactors and two shared head tanks, including unlimited on-site visits, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, software upgrades, and technical support using only Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and OEM-trained service technicians. The award was made following a competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ 1232SA26Q0154) issued on February 2, 2026, with a response deadline of February 9, 2026. The selection was based on best-value criteria evaluating technical capabilities, past performance, and price. Industrial Plankton Inc. brings established expertise in marine research equipment, having previously contracted with USDA ARS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for similar photobioreactor systems supporting critical research initiatives including oyster breeding programs and shellfish genetics research. The contract is structured as a one-year base period with four optional one-year renewal periods, providing continuity of support for the Pacific Shellfish Research Unit's ongoing algae cultivation and research operations.
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | FederalAgency | Type | PostedDate |
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Photobioreactor Maintenance Services | 1232SA26Q0154 | Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service | Solicitation 1/1 | 2/2/26, 3:39 PM |
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | Not listed | $20.1k | 2/13/26 |