Microplastics analysis sampling base

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants seeks laboratory analytical services to characterize and identify microplastic particles in environmental samples, with quotations due September 14, 2026 at 1700 hours Pacific Daylight Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement.

Place of performance is 1815 Lakehurst Drive, Norman, Oklahoma 73071. The contractor must provide direct laboratory performance with operational control of the facility, equipment, and personnel, performing principal analytical functions including sample preparation, extraction, optical and fluorescent microscopy, Raman microscopy, and quality assurance/quality control. Results must be delivered within 120 days of sample receipt. Samples will be collected from agricultural fields, wastewater treatment plants, surface waters across Oklahoma and Texas, and Galveston Bay, with anticipated annual volumes of 20 to 45 samples.

The base performance period runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2031. The Government anticipates award of a single firm-fixed-price contract. Quotations must include technical approach demonstrating Statement of Work compliance, identification of the physical laboratory facility with direct operational control, key personnel qualifications, laboratory facilities and equipment specifications, a QA/QC plan, and minimum three references for similar work performed within the last three years. Quotations must remain valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days after the solicitation closing date.

Evaluation prioritizes Technical Capability and Direct Laboratory Performance as the most important factor, followed by Key Personnel and Quality Assurance/Past Performance as equally important secondary factors, with price as the least important consideration. NAICS code is 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.