Real Time Monitoring to Genetically Identify Fish

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks genetic monitoring services to identify fish species in real-time. Contractors must genetically identify fish samples collected from monitoring programs and salvage facilities to determine population of origin and species. Tasks include rapid identification of priority samples within 24 hours and regular identification of other samples. Pricing is fixed unit price by category and year. Quotes are due by June 9, 2020 and will be evaluated based on technical qualifications and price. The base period of performance is July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 with four optional one-year extensions.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code is 541715 and PSC code is R425. The contractor must process 6,903 samples annually with rapid identification of 7 months of samples per year. An amendment adjusted item quantities and pricing upward and downward. The work will be performed in locations throughout the western United States where the Bureau of Reclamation operates. Actual contract values will be determined by exercised option periods, unit prices, and quantities ordered.