Benthic algae meter

The US Geological Survey Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center is procuring a benthic algae meter, a specialized in situ measurement instrument capable of measuring benthic algae on substrate within waterbodies without sample preparation. The instrument must have a measurement range of 0-15 mg chl-a/cm2 with 0.1 mg chl-a/cm2 resolution, the ability to differentiate between green algae, cyanobacteria, and diatoms, and include a built-in display and datalogger function. Vendors must submit a signed SF18, firm fixed-price quote with technical capability statement, completed FAR representations, and UEI number. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability, price, and past performance to determine the most advantageous proposal. Questions are accepted until July 28, 2025 at 0500 PDT, with quote submissions due by August 4, 2025 at 0500 PDT.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees. No incumbent contractors or current providers are identified in the solicitation documents. The solicitation does not specify award values or budget ranges, requesting only firm fixed-price quotes from qualified vendors. The procurement calls for one new benthic algae measurement instrument with delivery required by October 3, 2025 to Corvallis, Oregon 97330. The period of performance runs from August 11, 2025 through October 3, 2025, and the procurement is subject to availability of funds. Quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days after the solicitation closing date.