Phytoplankton Identification & Enumeration
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0325Q0097
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Points of contact
-
- Joel Berberena jberberena@usgs.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants has issued a Special Notice for Phytoplankton Identification & Enumeration services. The notice indicates the agency's intent to negotiate a purchase order with BSA Environmental Services Inc. as a sole-source procurement. The contract is specifically focused on microscopic identification and enumeration of phytoplankton species in the Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta and San Francisco Bay. Market research was conducted, including a sources sought notice posted from April 28, 2025, to May 5, 2025, which received no alternative responses. The procurement will follow Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) procedures for simplified acquisition and commercial items.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure specialized scientific services for analyzing water samples with strict taxonomic identification requirements. Contractors interested in submitting a capability statement must electronically respond to Joel Berberena at jberberena@usgs.gov by May 16, 2025, at 5:00 AM PDS. The contract is set aside for small businesses within the Testing Laboratories NAICS code (541380) with a size standard of $19 million. BSA Environmental Services was selected due to their unique, long-term experience ensuring inter-comparability of data with California water agencies. The performance period runs from May 19, 2025, to June 30, 2025, with expectations to analyze up to 200 water samples, identify and count at least 400 phytoplankton units per sample, and provide comprehensive digital documentation. While the notice is not a competitive solicitation, the agency will consider any capability statements submitted by the closing date.
Notice text
Notice of Intent
This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to negotiate a purchase order with BSA Environmental Services Inc (UEI: LR7GEJCT2U96) for Phytoplankton Microscopic Identification and Enumeration Services as described in the attached Performance-Based Work Statement (PBWS).
Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), and procedures under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. BSA Environmental Services Inc is, to the best of the Governments knowledge, the only vendor with the recent and long-term experience required for taxonomic identification and enumeration of phytoplankton species in the Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta and San Francisco Bay (Bay-Delta). Their continued use ensures inter-comparability of data with cooperating agencies, including the California Department of Water Resources and Department of Fish and Wildlife. Use of a different laboratory would compromise consistency and scientific integrity across agencies.
Market research included consultations with academic and federal experts, and a sources sought notice (140G0325Q0097) posted to SAM.gov from 04/28/25 to 05/05/25. No responses were received.
The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the posting requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this proposed action is solely at the discretion of the Government.
NAICS Code: 541380 Testing Laboratories (Size Standard: $19 million)
PSC Code: B504 Studies/Analysis Chemical/Biological
Responses or inquiries must be submitted electronically to Joel Berberena at jberberena@usgs.gov no later than 05/16/2025 @5AM PDS
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PBWS_2.doc | DOC document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Phytoplankton Identification & Enumeration | Special Notice | |
| Phytoplankton Identification & Enumeration | Pre-Solicitation |
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