RECOVERY - Sample Analyses

Added: Sep 09, 2010 4:49 pm The Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), Dixon Field Station, has a requirement for to have biological samples analyzed for total mercury, methylmercury, and various other chemicals under the approved study plans for the Mother Lode Field Office of the BLM. Sites to be assessed are Boston Mine, Pond Mine, and sites within the Deer Creek watershed downstream of Nevada City. The statement of work for these sample analyses will be identified in the forth coming solicitation.

The Government anticipates award of a commercial, Firm-Fixed Price type contract. The period of performance shall be the date of award through 31 January 2011. The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available on the internet on or about 13 September 2010. A formal solicitation is not available for release at this time.

This requirement is set aside for small businesses. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories) and the size standard is $12.0M. There is no incumbent contractor.

Full funding for requirements to be completed by resultant contract award(s) may utilize funds provided by the Act. Inclusion of unique provisions required to implement the Act, including those for significant reporting and transparency requirements by the successful offeror(s), will be required in any resultant contract.

All questions and concerns may be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Sasha Klingler, via email at sklingler@usgs.gov. (ATN: None).