The Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region has awarded a 5-year, $60,000 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to ECO Analysts Inc., a for-profit subchapter S corporation, to provide laboratory services for identifying and analyzing water samples that may contain zebra mussel larvae (veligers) and/or spiny water fleas. This total small business set-aside solicitation (NAICS 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services) seeks services to support the assessment of aquatic ecosystems at the St. Croix Visitor Center and Headquarters Building in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. ECO Analysts, a firm with extensive expertise in zooplankton analysis, benthic macroinvertebrate identification, and other specialized environmental monitoring services, will be responsible for conducting the required sampling and analysis work over the BPA's period of performance from July 15, 2024 to December 31, 2028. The award will be based on the offeror's price, technical capability, and past experience. ECO Analysts Inc. is an experienced federal contractor that frequently partners with agencies such as the EPA, USGS, USACE, and Fish and Wildlife Service to provide a range of environmental assessment and research support services. The company holds several Indefinite Delivery Vehicles, including a $205,000 USGS contract for zooplankton analysis and a $34.9 million EPA contract for the National Aquatic Resource Surveys program. Through this new BPA, ECO Analysts will leverage its specialized taxonomic identification and sample analysis capabilities to assist the National Park Service in monitoring for the presence of invasive aquatic species in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | Not listed | $0 | 7/23/24 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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BPA Call 140P6024A0003-140P6025F0012 | ECO Analysts Inc. | $4.7k | 10/1/24 | 12/31/28 | 2/3/25 | |
BPA Call 140P6024A0003-140P6025F0014 | ECO Analysts Inc. | $5.6k | 10/1/24 | 11/30/24 | 2/3/25 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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SACN, BPA Setup for Zebra Mussell Veliger Sample | 140P6024Q0041 | Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region | Solicitation 1/2 | 6/20/24, 9:34 AM | |
SACN, BPA Setup for Zebra Mussell Veliger Sample | 140P6024Q0041 | Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region | Award Notice 2/2 | 7/23/24, 9:36 AM |