Blanket Purchase Agreement for Algal Toxin Testing

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for comprehensive algal toxin testing services at their National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The solicitation requires a contractor to provide advanced analytical services for detecting cyanotoxins in wildlife tissue specimens using ELISA and LC-MS/MS testing methods. Specific testing capabilities must cover multiple toxin types including Microcystins, Cylindrospermopsin, Anatoxin-a, Saxitoxins, and others across various animal species. Technical capabilities and pricing will be the primary evaluation criteria for contract award, with contractors required to submit detailed pricing using the provided attachment. The solicitation documents indicate that quotes are due by February 7, 2025, with the anticipated contract period running from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2030.

The contract opportunity is set aside as a Buy Indian procurement under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services, with a small business size standard of $19 million. Individual call orders under the BPA will not exceed $250,000, with orders under $10,000 payable via government purchase card and larger orders processed through Treasury's Internet Payment Platform. The contractor must provide not only testing services but also capabilities to lyophilize natural algal biomass, characterize toxin concentrations, and deliver materials in gelatin caplets. Quality control requirements are stringent, including laboratory duplicates within 20% coefficient of variation and comprehensive documentation of testing methods. Deliverables will include test results within 90 days, detailed method documentation, and Certificates of Analysis for purchased algal materials, with performance to be conducted entirely at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin.