for base plus four option years.

The USGS Wetland Aquatic Research Center is seeking for potential
sources to do specialized DNA services (genotyping by hybridization)
for ongoing molecular research projects. Due to uncertainty of the
nature of the projects and availability of samples, and the need for
being able to go on with the available data and samples when they are
ready, the BPA set up for five years, with no options to exercise will
be beneficial. The period of performance will be from the award date to
five years. For example, if the award started on August first, the POP
dates will be 08/01/2022-07/31/2023 and four options as follows:

08/01/2023-07/31/2024
08/01/2024-07/31/2025
08/01/2025-07/31/2026
08/01/2026-07/31/2027

All qualified sources shall submit a response demonstrating their capabilities
to perform the requested service to the primary contact below. Sources responding
should indicate whether their socioeconomic status (e.g. small business, service
disabled veteran, woman/women owned, HUBZone, etc.). The Government¿s evaluation
of the capabilities of respondents will factor into whether the forthcoming
solicitation will be conducted using full and open competition or as a set-aside
for small businesses or small business designation. This requirement is expected
to result in the award of a firm-fixed price contract.

All responses shall be sent to hnair@usgs.gov.

THE NAICS CODE IS 541380 TESTING LABORATORIES SIZE $16.50

Any information submitted by respondents to thissources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in responses to this notice. Respondents will not individually be notified of the results of any government assessments.

Contracting Office Address:
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20190-0002
United States

Primary Point of Contact:
Hyma Nair
hnair@usgs.gov
703-648-7361