Sources_Sought_benthic_algae_measurement_instrument_1.docx
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This is a Sources Sought announcement (special notice) issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct market research on the availability of qualified vendors capable of providing an in situ benthic algae measurement instrument. The announcement is not a binding request for proposals or quotes, and the Government makes no commitment to award a contract or purchase order based on responses received. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with responding to this market research notice. The applicable NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
Interested vendors must submit brochures and/or technical specifications demonstrating their product's capability to meet the salient characteristics by March 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time via email to aberry@usgs.gov. Only electronic submissions will be accepted; hard copy responses will not be considered. The required instrument must be capable of measuring benthic algae on substrate within waterbodies without sample preparation, with a measurement range of 0–15 micrograms chlorophyll-a per square centimeter, a resolution of 0.1 micrograms chlorophyll-a per square centimeter, the ability to differentiate green algae, cyanobacteria, and diatoms, and must include a built-in display and datalogger function.
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Sources Sought (Special Notice)
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing an benthic algae measurement instrument as described in the attached salient characteristics. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code – 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument manufacturing and associated size standard 1000 employees apply to this announcement.
All responsible sources may submit a brochure and/or technical specifications detailing the ability of their product to meet the salient characteristics included with this announcement.
Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to aberry@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 03/16/2026 by 0500 PD. Responses submitted by hard copy shall not be accepted or considered.
Salient characteristics:
In situ benthic algae measurement instrument Capability for measuring benthic algae on substrate within waterbodies, without sample preparation requirements.
Measurement range: 0-15 ug chl-a/cm2 Resolution: 0.1 ug chl-a/cm2 Ability to differentiate green algae, cyanobacteria, and diatoms.
Built-in instrument display.
Datalogger function.
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