2 eDNA auto sampling platforms
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- Solicitation number
- 140G0325Q0140
- Agency
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Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2060 Commercial Fishing Equipment
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing 2 eDNA auto sampling platforms for environmental DNA collection and preservation. The platforms must be compact (10 cm diameter, 60 cm long), lightweight (5kg), and capable of high-flow filtration rates exceeding 5 L/min with rechargeable battery operation. Key requirements include the ability to filter and preserve six or more samples independently, accommodate various 47-mm diameter filter types, record sample metadata including GPS location and temperature, and feature exchangeable sampling modules for extended missions. The platforms must also be sterilizable via bleach or autoclave methods. Responses must be submitted electronically to aberry@usgs.gov by June 20, 2025, at 0500 Pacific Time, and the Government will not accept hard copy submissions or pay for response preparation costs.
This sources sought announcement operates under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees and has no set-aside designation, making it open to all responsible sources. The procurement quantity is specifically limited to 2 eDNA auto sampling platforms, though no award values, budget ranges, or incumbent contractor information has been disclosed in this market research phase. The Government emphasizes that this announcement does not constitute a request for quotes or proposals and carries no commitment to award a purchase order or contract. The information gathered will be used solely for planning purposes to assist in determining the Government's acquisition strategy for this specialized scientific equipment.
Notice text
Sources Sought (Special Notice)
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing 2 eDNA auto sampling platforms 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 06/20/2025 by 0500 PD Responses submitted by hard copy shall not be accepted or considered.
The eDNA Auto sampling platforms must meet or exceed the minimum salient characteristics specified below:
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
Small: 10 cm diameter, 60 cm long
Light: 5kg
Fast: filtration flow rates > 5 L/min possible
Rechargeable battery
Filters and preserves six or more filter samples independently
Exchanging/interchangeable sampling module so that new filters and preservative can be easily and quickly deployed to extend the sampling mission for an additional six or more filtered and preserved samples
Must be able hold a wide array of filter types, including 47-mm diameter filters
Sample metadata (GPS location, temperature, etc) are independently recorded and logged with each sample.
Can be sterilized via bleach or autoclave
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AL_Sources_sought_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2 eDNA auto sampling platforms | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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