Spring Chinook salmon spawning surveys above Green Peter Dam
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is seeking contractors to conduct spring Chinook salmon spawning surveys above Green Peter Dam in Quartzville Creek and Middle Santiam River, Linn County, Oregon. The Sources Sought notice is a market research effort to identify qualified firms capable of performing a 12-month scientific and technical consulting contract involving weekly boat and foot surveys, salmon redd counting, and carcass sampling. Interested firms must submit a six-page response electronically by February 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM PDT, demonstrating their capabilities, qualifications, and technical expertise. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can include various business types such as small businesses, 8(a) firms, HUBZone businesses, women-owned small businesses, and veteran-owned businesses. The evaluation will focus on firms' ability to perform scientific field research, possess necessary equipment, and demonstrate understanding of the draft Performance Work Statement.
The contract opportunity uses NAICS code 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) with a $19 million size standard and does not have a specific set-aside designation. The current contract (W9127N24F0021) expires on April 30, 2025, and the new contract will run for 12 months, requiring contractors to conduct surveys from July through October and provide monthly updates and a final report by April 30, 2026. While specific award value is not disclosed, the research-oriented nature of the work suggests a specialized, technically complex project requiring scientific expertise in fisheries research. Contractors must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, and supervision necessary to perform comprehensive salmon spawning surveys and biological data collection. The government emphasizes that this Sources Sought notice does not obligate them to award a contract and no reimbursement will be provided for response preparation.
W9127N25Q14IN Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Portland
2/13/25, 12:22 PM STUDENT SERVICE CONTRACT - ISABEL FIELD
The Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants awarded a student service contract to Isabel Field on May 13, 2024. The contract, numbered 140G0224P0124, is valued at $39,250.08. The contract provides student services to the agency, but the specific details of the services are not provided in the Award Notice.
140G0224P0124 Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants
5/13/24, 3:37 PM ZOOPLANKTON ANALYSES
ZOOPLANKTON ANALYSESThis is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to award an IDIQ contract to EcoAnalysts, Inc, Moscow, ID for zooplankton sample analyses as described in the attached Statement of Work. Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and the procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. EcoAnalysts, Inc is, to the USGS¿ knowledge, the only source who can provide ongoing services since 2016 to ensure consistency, and continuity to guarantee standardized data between future and existing laboratory reports.The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. The NAICS code for this action is 541380, Testing Laboratories. Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to dallan-loucks@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 08/01/2022 1500 ED. Responses submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered. Statement of Work 1) GENERAL INFORMATION a) Introduction - As an element of the federal government's independent science bureau, the Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, California Water Science Center (USGS CAWSC), requires services to process biological samples (plankton, fish larvae, and fish stomach contents) collected in the course of ecological studies conducted in California which provide critical information needed by State and Federal resource managers.b) Background - The USGS CAWSC routinely conducts field research in California to generate information to support decision-making by State and Federal Resource managers. Biological samples collected in the course of this work include plankton (microscopic water organisms) and fish stomach contents (food fish have eaten). Specialized skills and tools are required to process these samples. Working with a qualified contractor is the most cost-effective way for the USGS CAWSC to process samples to ensure that the data are available for decision-makers in a timely manner.c) Definitions/Applicable Documents - Beaver, J.R, Tausz CE, Renicker TR, Holdren GC, Hosler DM, Manis EE, Davidson RM. 2014. The late summer crustacean zooplankton in western USA reservoirs reflects ecoregion, temperature and latitude. Freshwater biology 59:1173-1186.d) Scope - The purpose of this work is to generate management-relevant data that can be used to support the science of the USGS CAWSC and the science needs of decision-makers. This requires the analysis of plankton and fish stomach contents in a manner similar to Beaver et al. 2014.2) WORK REQUIREMENTS a) Technical Requirements. i) Samples collected by the USGS will be processed by the Contractor according to the below requirements:(1) Zooplankton Samples(a) The overall "biovolume" of a sample is to be recorded. This constitutes the volume of a sample consisting of zooplankton and all other material that has settled to the bottom of a sample jar.(b) Zooplankton samples to be processed generally following the methods of Beaver et al. (2014), including any necessary modifications for local taxa. The basic method is generally as follows: Zooplankton samples will be analyzed using the Utermohl technique with a minimum count of 200 organisms. Counts to be made at 100x magnification, and population densities to be estimated as numbers L-1, based on the volume of water sampled. Dry body mass [¿g dry mass (dm)] to be calculated from published length¿mass relationships and overall biomass estimated (¿g dm L-1) based on the volume of water sampled. Ten specimens to be measured for common species but as few as one for rare taxa.(2) Fish Stomach Content Samples(a) Stomach contents of individual juvenile and adult fish are to be processed in a manner generally consistent with the zooplankton samples.(b) The specific individual fish from a sample that are to be processed for gut contents will be determined in consultation with the USGS principal investigator(c) All stomach contents are to be identified to the lowest practical taxonomic level.(d) Individual prey items should be measured, and a volume or weight obtained. Measurements of individual prey items should be made such that the fresh, undigested size of an eaten prey item can be ascertained.(e) All necessary methods should be employed to avoid or minimize categorizing gut contents as "unidentified." (f) In the majority of cases all individual items in a stomach should be processed. In some cases, a subsample may be processed pending consultation with the USGS principal investigator.(g) Dry body mass [¿g dry mass (dm)] of prey items to be calculated from published length¿mass relationships.ii) Quality Control - Specific QA/QC protocols are required to be developed and instituted by the contractor to ensure correct species identification of invertebrates and fish prey. If it occurs, any individual fish of the family Osmeridae may potentially be sent to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to confirm species identification.b) Deliverables. i) The contractor shall deliver all applicable data (including sample analysis, associated metadata, and all other data) in Excel format to the USGS principal investigator within 120 days after receipt of samples. All and any reports submitted shall be free of Malicious Code.3) SUPPORTING INFORMATION a) Place of Performance.i) The contractor¿s laboratory.b) Period of Performance. i) From the date of award not to exceed three years.c) Government Furnished Property (GFP): list property and its value.i) None
140G0322Q0182 Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants
7/14/22, 8:58 AM Genome Sequencing of Fish
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12405B22Q0065 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 541380 -TESTING LABORATORIES. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04.
The USDA-ARS in Auburn, AL has a need for Genome Sequencing of Fish. They have 96 total RNA samples of Oreochromis niloticus fish. For each sample, they need gene library creation and sequencing service as follows:
1. Library creation for Illumina sequencing using poly(A) selection
2. Illumina high-throughput sequencing at depth of 25M paired-end reads per sample at 150bp length each read (2 x 150bp)
3. Raw data demultiplexed and delivered in FASTQ format
Any quotes not meeting the minimum specifications will not be considered.
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered.
The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial goods and commercial services ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.
QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees.
DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 ARO, however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation.
PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer.
Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.beta.SAM.gov.
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government.
The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material and capabilities of the offeror’s equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight time, April 8th, 2022. Quotations are to be addressed to Richard Hawthorne, Purchasing Agent, at richard.hawthorne@usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent by email.
Primary Point of Contact:
Richard Hawthorne
Purchasing Agent
richard.hawthorne@usda.gov.
12405B22Q0064 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery
3/23/22, 1:19 PM Macroinvertebrate Analysis
The Rio Grande National Forest is soliciting quotes for macroinvertebrate sample processing and analysis services. Up to 20 quantitative macroinvertebrate samples collected in 2023 and 2024 need to be sorted, identified, enumerated, and analyzed according to standard procedures. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical factors and price, with the contract awarded to the responsible offeror providing the best value. Quotes are due by February 5, 2024 and the period of performance is from February 14, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
This total small business set-aside procurement falls under NAICS 541690 and PSC code D304. Processing and analysis must occur at the contractor's own facility in Monte Vista, Colorado. The contract value depends on final evaluated pricing but may include additional samples up to the remaining funds. The contractor must identify at least 300 organisms per sample and implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy.
1240LQ24Q0014 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
1/18/24, 5:43 PM