BPA for virus isolation and PCR analysis
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0226Q0122
- 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
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants seeks to establish a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement for virus isolation and molecular RNA analysis services supporting the Upper Midwest Water Science Center, with quotations due September 16, 2026. The BPA is open market, unrestricted, with a four-year period of performance from September 16, 2026 through September 15, 2030 and a maximum ordering limit of $300,000.00.
The NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a size standard of $19.0 million. The contractor must provide comprehensive laboratory services for avian influenza virus analysis, including virus isolation in embryonated chicken eggs, viral RNA extraction, molecular detection via real-time reverse transcription PCR, H5 and H7 subtype testing, and targeted or whole-genome sequencing as requested. The contractor must maintain appropriate biosafety level laboratory practices, provide calibrated equipment including biosafety cabinets and ultralow temperature freezers, supply 33T antibiotic cocktail and specific pathogen-free embryonated chicken eggs, and deliver results within 45 days of sample receipt in machine-readable format. Key deliverables include consultation services during experimental planning, per-sample analysis results, sample archiving at -80C, and provision of cultured low-pathogenic AIV control material.
The pricing schedule specifies estimated sample volumes: Virus Isolation and Avian Influenza matrix PCR testing at 300 samples in Year One, 350 in Years Two and Three, and 300 in Year Four; Titration and Sequencing at 30 samples annually. Offerors must provide unit prices for each service type. Firm-fixed price call orders will be issued as needed with no funds obligated at BPA execution. Award is based on lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation. Quotations must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001, which extended the due date to September 16, 2026.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The purpose of this amendment is to extend the quotation due date to September 16, 2026.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE UNCHANGED
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Virus isolation and molecular RNA analysis services for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Upper Midwest Water Science Center.
This RFQ seeks to establish a single award open market Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR part 12.201-1(3)-Blanket Purchase Agreement for an experienced laboratory to provide virus isolation and molecular RNA analysis to support U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Upper Midwest Water Science Center. The anticipated period of performance is September 16, 2026 through to September 15, 2030. The BPA will have a maximum ordering limit in the amount of $300,000.00 for a four year term.
2. This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is established under the authority of FAR Part 12 acquisition of commercial products and commercial services. The BPA provides a simplified method for meeting anticipated recurring needs for the supplies or services described herein. All purchases made under this BPA shall comply with the procedures at RFO FAR 12.201 1(e)(3) governing establishment of commercial BPAs, and RFO FAR 12.204(c)(1) governing commercial BPA orders.
3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and the FAR Overhaul deviations.
4. The solicitation is NOT a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and the size standard is $19.0 million.
5. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024) (Deviation MAR 2026), Vendors shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. To register in SAM, go to
https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.
6. Please download attached Solicitation 140G0226Q0122 for all BPA Clauses and Provisions and Attachments.
Update #1 ·
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Virus isolation and molecular RNA analysis services for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Upper Midwest Water Science Center.
This RFQ seeks to establish a single award open market Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR part 12.201-1(3)-Blanket Purchase Agreement for an experienced laboratory to provide virus isolation and molecular RNA analysis to support U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Upper Midwest Water Science Center. The anticipated period of performance is September 16, 2026 through to September 15, 2030. The BPA will have a maximum ordering limit in the amount of $300,000.00 for a four year term.
2. This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is established under the authority of FAR Part 12 acquisition of commercial products and commercial services. The BPA provides a simplified method for meeting anticipated recurring needs for the supplies or services described herein. All purchases made under this BPA shall comply with the procedures at RFO FAR 12.201 1(e)(3) governing establishment of commercial BPAs, and RFO FAR 12.204(c)(1) governing commercial BPA orders.
3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and the FAR Overhaul deviations.
4. The solicitation is NOT a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and the size standard is $19.0 million.
5. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024) (Deviation MAR 2026), Vendors shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. To register in SAM, go to
https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.
6. Please download attached Solicitation 140G0226Q0122 for all BPA Clauses and Provisions and Attachments.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140G0226Q0122_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment_1_-_Pricing_Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Sol_140G0226Q0122.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Virus isolation and molecular RNA analysis services for U. S. Geological Survey | Pre-Solicitation |
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