BPA for virus isolation and PCR analysis
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0226Q0186
- 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 October 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. This is an open market procurement under FAR Part 12 commercial acquisition with no small business set-aside.
Period of performance runs October 19, 2026 through October 18, 2030 with a maximum ordering limit of $300,000 over the four-year term. Place of performance is the contractor's laboratory facility providing services to USGS.
Technical requirements include experienced laboratory capacity to perform virus isolation and molecular RNA analysis on avian influenza virus in environmental water samples. The contractor must maintain appropriate biosafety laboratory practices, perform egg inoculation and viral extraction, conduct real-time RT-PCR testing per NAHLN protocols, perform H5 and H7 subtype testing, archive samples at −80°C, deliver results in machine-readable format within 45 days of sample receipt, provide consultation for experimental planning, supply embryonated chicken eggs and antibiotic cocktail, perform sequencing upon request, and provide cultured low-pathogenic AIV control material. Pricing is firm-fixed on FOB Destination basis.
The pricing schedule establishes estimated annual sample volumes across four analysis types: virus isolation (300–350 samples annually), avian influenza matrix PCR analysis (300–350 samples annually), titration (30 samples annually), and sequencing (30 samples annually). Contractors must provide unit pricing for each analysis type.
Evaluation is two-factor: technical acceptability (technical resources and internal quality control procedures) followed by lowest price. NAICS code is 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, with a $19.0 million size standard. Quotations must include a technical summary not exceeding four pages, detailed equipment listing with calibration dates, QC procedures description, and must be submitted electronically to lisa_williams@ios.doi.gov. Active SAM registration is required at quotation submission and award.
Notice text
Virus isolation and molecular RNA analysis services for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Upper Midwest Water Science Center
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 October 19, 2026 through October 18, 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 140G0226Q0186 for all BPA Clauses and Provisions and Attachments.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment_1_-_Pricing_Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Sol_140G0226Q0186.pdf |
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