Autosampler

The US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking to procure one eDNA autosampler for the USGS New York Water Science Center to support invasive species biosurveillance efforts. The autosampler must collect, filter, and preserve eight or more eDNA water samples using preloaded 47-mm diameter filters with 5 micrometer pore size, maintain 95% water volume accuracy, include integrated GPS capability and battery operation for up to 30 days, weigh 100 pounds or less, and provide evidence of independent third-party validation. Evaluation will be based on technical compliance (acceptable/unacceptable rating) and price, with award going to the lowest-priced offer that receives an acceptable technical rating. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0060 was issued on March 6, 2026, with written quotes due by March 11, 2026 at 0900 Eastern Daylight Time, and the anticipated award date is March 13, 2026. All vendors must be registered at SAM.gov to be considered for award, and technical and administrative inquiries should be directed to Rafael Anderson at rlanderson@usgs.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract requires delivery of the autosampler within 60 days of order receipt to the USGS New York Water Science Center at 425 Jordan Road, Troy, NY 12180-8349, with a scheduled delivery date of May 11, 2026. The solicitation includes two line items: the eDNA autosampler itself and shipping services via motor freight transportation. The vendor must provide the autosampler package with transportation case, at least two batteries, and all necessary accessories for basic operation. No specific budget or award value is stated in the solicitation documents, and no current contractor or incumbent is identified for this requirement.