Sol_140G0326R0005.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

6505 N.E. 65th Street

USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.

MODOC HALL, CSUS

3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST

SACRAMENTO CA 95819-6027

0044048631140G0326R0005

Elizabeth Adam

278-9441 USGS Western Fisheries Research Ctr

98115

08/31/2026

09/08/2026 1000 PD

Seattle

WA

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

Upgrade of Infectious Hematopoietic

Necrosis Virus (IHNV) Genotyping

Program, Seattle, WA

INTRODUCTION

This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul

(RFO) Part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

Continued...

1 13

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140G0326R0005

DESCRIPTION

The US Geological Survey (USGS), Western

Fisheries Research Center (WFRC), requires services for the upgrade of the Infectious

Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHNV) genotyping program as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

The USGS requires a base year and one option year.

RELEVANT INFORMATION

The North American Industry Classification

System (NAICS) code 541990 All other Scientific and Professional Services and associated size standard $19.5 million applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code

B516 Special Studies/Analysis -

Animal/Fisheries.

Most services may be performed remotely from the contractor's location and occasionally at the USGS WFRC located at 66505 N.E. 65th

Street, Seattle, WA.

QUESTIONS

Questions must be sent to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov by Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 10:00am Pacific Time.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting

Officer at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov. All quote documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at

10:00am Pacific Time. 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 Experience, Technical Capability, Past Performance, and

Price. See Provision 52.212-2 herein for detailed information.

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

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 resumes/CVs, references, and other documents, if necessary.

ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Year: 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2027

Option Year 1: 10/01/2027 to 09/30/2028

Offerors shall return the following:

1. Signed SF-18

2. Firm, fixed price quote. Associated travel costs must be included in the firm fixed price quote.

3. Technical information including work plan, CV, experience, past performance, references

4. System for Award Management (SAM) Unique

Identification Entity (UEI)

Attached Pages:

1. Statement of Work

2. Clauses and Provisions

00010 IHNV UPGRADE in accordance with the attached

Statement of Work (SOW).

Product/Service Code: B516

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ANIMAL/FISHERIES

Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 to

09/30/2027

02000 OPTION YEAR ONE

****OPTIONS ARE EXERCISED SUBJECT TO CONTINUED

NEED AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS****

IHNV Update in accordance with the attached

SOW

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 10/01/2027

Product/Service Code: B516

Product/Service Description: SPECIAL

STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ANIMAL/FISHERIES

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

09/30/2028

Solicitation POC:

Elizabeth Adam elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK

Upgrade of Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus (IHNV) genotyping program at the U.S. Geological Survey, Western Fisheries Research Center

I. Background

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC), Seattle, WA, is engaged in scientific research to support sound management and conservation of our nation’s natural resources, with an emphasis on aquatic ecosystems, fisheries biology, and fish health. IHNV is an acute freshwater pathogen that can cause high mortality in juvenile salmonid fish. Salmon conservation hatchery programs that operate throughout the native range of these fishes have at various times over the last 60 years suffered serious animal health problems due to IHNV. The genetic surveillance program for IHNV begun at WFRC in the 1990s and has worked in partnership with the agencies operating salmonid conservation programs to provide epidemiological analyses that are directly applicable to improving animal health. Results of the genetic surveillance program have been made available to the public through a USGS data-release. Over the years various USGS staff have managed the database but in 2021 the primary WFRC scientist overseeing the genetic surveillance program left WFRC for other employment. During the period of 2021-present two other core WFRC staff (B. Batts and G. Kurath) have maintained this program at a greatly reduced level, and both have retired, although they continue to volunteer.

During the period of reduced capability from 2021-2026, the risks posed by IHNV to salmon conservation have not ceased, and partner agencies are eager to see the program continue in some form.

II. Purpose

The WFRC seeks a contractor to upgrade and update the existing IHNV genotyping program at WFRC and develop a sustainable program that will continue into the future to serve our partner agency needs in managing IHNV as a primary pathogen impacting salmonid health in Western North America. This includes maintaining functional capacity for IHNV genotyping as needed, providing continuity of expertise with historical typing knowledge, maintaining both metadata and a physical archive of useful IHNV isolates, and facilitating broad communication with partner agencies to maximize the usefulness of all information generated for IHNV management.

This can be done mostly at a remote location but will include onsite support at the Seattle WFRC Laboratory monthly and as scheduled by the Government and Contractor.

III. Specific Services Requested: 5 tasks

WFRC IHNV Genotyping Program Manager will:

1. Design workflow for future IHNV typing and train junior WFRC staff to conduct IHNV typing as needed.

Design how proficiency will be assessed to maintain high quality of information generated, as needed (e.g. when staff turnover occurs).

2. Identify minor modifications that would improve existing IHNV genotyping database and work with staff to implement those changes to improve existing capabilities of IHNV genotyping database. This will involve communication with partner agencies for additional functions (e.g. search terms) they would find useful.

3. Update IHNV genotyping database by assimilating and adding genotyping data from 2016-2026.

4. Design new capability for IHNV midG phylogenetic analysis on IHNV genotyping database.

5. Create and implement new process needed for information sharing and coordination with and among state, federal, and tribal partner agencies. Communicate directly with agency staff to harmonize and optimize this to the best benefit of all partners that deal with fish health.

Deliverables include:

1. A WFRC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) detailing new workflow for IHNV typing at WFRC and proficiency assessment(s) to assure maintenance of high-quality data throughout the process.

2. Test any revised database capabilities for successful function and utility for partner agencies.

3. Complete an update to the IHNV genotyping database by adding genotyping data already in hand from 2016- 2026. This will include new typing data from approximately ~350 IHNV isolates typed prior to 2021, and additional typing done during the low activity period 2021-2026.

4. Create a new capability for the IHNV genotyping database containing information for how interested parties can conduct midG phylogenies when they generate their own new IHNV genotyping data. MidG phylogenetic trees have been the most useful tool for interpretation of results to understand IHNV epidemiology and evolution over time in Western North America. This new capability will include directions for "how to" for those already familiar with doing phylogenies, and data set of existing midG taxa that can be used to generate a base phylogenetic tree that includes all major genogroups and subgroups of IHNV that are known to date. Users can then place their new isolates in relation to that tree to see how they fit into the IHNV landscape.

5. Conduct a series of listening sessions and informational meetings to work with interested staff from all active state, federal, and tribal partner agencies on how they can use the new WFRC IHNV genotyping program and communicate results to the best benefit of fish health in the region.

III. Qualifications

IHNV genotyping program manager must possess:

• Education, preferably at the advanced graduate or PhD level, in microbiology, virology, molecular biology, and infectious disease.

• A minimum of five years’ experience working with fish viral pathogens (preferably IHNV) in an experimental laboratory environment.

• A minimum of five years’ experience with generation, processing and interpretation of genetic sequence data such as virus genotype sequences.

• Proof (publication of work in peer-reviewed journals) of proficiency with complex data sets and synthesis of sequence data for epidemiological and evolutionary insights.

• Ability to operate as an independent manager of a genotyping program with little direct supervision.

• Ability to be on site in Seattle at least once per month, and possibly at other times as mutually scheduled by the Government and Contractor.

IV. Term / Project Schedule

Estimate start October 1, 2026 (est.) for one year, with the option to extend for an additional option year.

V. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Location: Remote and at the USGS - Western Fisheries Research Center, 6505 N.E. 65th Street, Seattle, WA, at least once per month, and possibly at other times as mutually scheduled by the Government and Contractor.

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

The following provisions are incorporated by reference, with fill-ins noted as appropriate:

Provision Title Date 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation Jan 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management – Registration Jan 2017 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a

Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law Feb 2016 [DEVIATION]

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Sept 2023 [DEVIATION] 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options July 1990 [DEVIATION] 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Feb 2024 [DEVIATION] 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications Mar 2026 [DEVIATION] 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions Nov 2020

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021 [DEVIATION])

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers.

a. Experience

1. Education, preferably at the advanced graduate or PhD level, in microbiology, virology, molecular biology, and infectious disease.

2. At least 5 years of experience with generation, processing and interpretation of genetic sequence data such as virus genotype sequences.

3. Proof (publication of work in peer-reviewed journals) of proficiency with complex data sets and synthesis of sequence data for epidemiological and evolutionary insights.

b. Technical Capability

1. Ability to operate as an independent manager of a genotyping program with little direct supervision.

2. Ability to be on site in Seattle on a monthly basis.

c. Past Performance

d. Price

“Experience” is the degree to and frequency with which you have performed similar work before. Recent and relevant experience is preferred.

“Technical Capability” is your qualifications to perform this work on paper, including such things as resumes of key personnel, necessary certifications and licenses, corporate resources, availability, etc.

“Past performance” is the measure of how well you have performed similar work before. Recent and relevant past performance is preferred. Please submit at least two references with contact information. Additionally, we will utilize the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to the extent data are available and reserve the right to use any other source of past performance information.

Experience, Technical Capability, and Past Performance are equally important factors, when combined, when compared to price.

Each offeror must submit sufficient documentation for the USGS to evaluate their experience and past performance. Failure to provide the requested information may result in removal from further consideration.

We will select for award the prospective contractor whose quotation conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the USGS.

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

Clause Title Effective Date 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights NOV 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements Jan 2017

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance Oct 2018 [DEVIATION] 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014 [DEVIATION] 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

NOV 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Nov 2015 [DEVIATION]

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Nov 2023 [DEVIATION]

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FEB 2024 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons OCT 2025 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services MAY 2024 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving May 2024 [DEVIATION] 52.232-33 Payment by EFT—SAM OCT 2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest after Award Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Mar 2026 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses NOV 2020

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION April 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer;

and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of clause)

GS0231 Technical Liaison – Technical Clarification (Dec 2024)

a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical clarification of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical clarification" is defined as communication to help the contractor fully understand the requirements.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not delegated any Contracting Officer’s Representative responsibilities.

(c) The Technical Liaison may not modify the requirements in any way. All modifications must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(d) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, if they believe the Technical Liaison is directing work outside the requirements of this contract. The contractor may not be reimbursed for any work outside the requirements of this contract.

(e) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is:

TBA

Telephone: TBA Email: TBA U.S. Geological Survey, Western Fisheries Research Center 6505 N.E. 65th Street Seattle, WA 98115

(f) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a new Technical Liaison.

(End of Clause)

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: NONE

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

GS0199 Prevention of Malicious Code (June 2018)

(a) Definitions Malicious code is a computer code developed for the purpose of causing some form of intentional damage to computer systems or networks. Malicious code may be a complete program or code imbedded in software programs that appear to provide useful functions. The term includes computer viruses and other destructive programs, such as "Trojan Horses" and network "worms."

(b) The contractor must have in place an anti-virus procedure to ensure that media supplied is uncontaminated by malicious code.

(c) The contractor is required to scan all delivered software to insure it is free of malicious code prior to its installation or operation on USGS-owned computers or contractor-owned computers connected to USGS computer systems or networks. Contractors using diagnostics software disks or connecting to a non-USGS computer while performing repairs or upgrades to a USGS computer will scan the serviced computer's drive(s) to insure they are free of malicious code upon completion of the service call, or prior to return of serviced equipment, if servicing is performed off-site.

GS1131 Unilateral De-obligation (May 2013)

The contractor shall submit all invoices under this award no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to, and granted by, the Contracting Officer. After 120 calendar days have passed after the expiration of the period of performance, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 2 years.

Scientific Integrity Statement Scientific integrity is vital to Department of the Interior (DOI) activities under which scientific research, data, summaries, syntheses, interpretations, presentations, and/or publications are developed and used. Failure to uphold the highest degree of scientific integrity will result not only in potentially flawed scientific results, interpretations, and applications but will damage DOI’s reputation and ability to uphold the public’s trust. All work performed must comply with the DOI Scientific Integrity Policy posted to http://www.doi.gov or its equivalent as provided by their organization or State law.

(End of Statement)

Title