2 eDNA auto sampling platforms

The US Geological Survey's Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking to procure two environmental DNA (eDNA) auto sampling platforms through solicitation number 140G0325Q0140. The platforms must meet stringent technical specifications including compact dimensions (10 cm diameter, 60 cm length), lightweight design (5kg maximum), fast filtration capability exceeding 5 L/min, and the ability to filter and preserve six or more samples independently. Additional requirements include rechargeable battery systems, exchangeable sampling modules, compatibility with 47-mm diameter filters, sample metadata logging capabilities, and sterilization compatibility. The procurement will be evaluated based on technical capability, price, and past performance to determine the best overall value to the government. Critical dates include a June 30, 2025 deadline for vendor questions and a July 15, 2025 deadline for quotation submissions.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The solicitation requires delivery of two new platforms with manufacturer warranties to the USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center in Bozeman, Montana by August 15, 2025 or earlier. The performance period spans from July 18, 2025 through August 15, 2025, providing a compressed timeline for contract execution and delivery. Vendors must submit firm fixed-price quotations along with signed SF 18 forms, detailed technical specifications including part/model numbers, manufacturing location information, and their System for Award Management Unique Entity Identifier. The solicitation does not specify budget ranges or estimated award values, requiring vendors to propose competitive pricing for these specialized scientific instruments.