Suisun strat water sample analysis

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), California Water Science Center, is seeking qualified laboratories to perform analytical testing of surface water samples from Suisun Bay. Laboratories must be capable of conducting particulate inorganic and organic carbon analysis, total particulate carbon and nitrogen measurement, total suspended solids testing, and chlorophyll a and phaeophytin analysis using specified EPA and Standard Methods (EPA 440.0, EPA 445.0, SM10200H.3). Key qualifications include the ability to maintain proper chain-of-custody procedures and provide comprehensive quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) documentation. Interested laboratories should submit a capability statement addressing technical capabilities, relevant experience, personnel qualifications, sample processing capacity, and business information to Contracting Officer Joel Berberena by January 15, 2026, with the subject line "Sources Sought - Suisun Bay Particulate Analysis." The evaluation will focus on the laboratory's demonstrated technical competencies and capacity to meet the project requirements within the established timeline.

This pre-solicitation notice includes no set-aside designation and targets laboratories classified under NAICS Code 541380 (Testing Laboratories) with a size standard of $19 million. The contract period spans from January 26, 2026 to January 25, 2027, with laboratories required to deliver full analytical results within three months of sample submission. The scope includes analysis of 70 samples for particulate inorganic and organic carbon, total particulate carbon and nitrogen, and total suspended solids, along with analysis of 54 samples for chlorophyll a and phaeophytin. No specific budget or award value is stated in the sources sought notice. This pre-solicitation represents the initial phase of the procurement process and provides potential offerors the opportunity to express interest and demonstrate their qualifications before the formal solicitation is released.