WI- LA crosse FHC-BPA set-up-sequenc SER

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's La Crosse Fish Health Center is seeking genetic sequencing services through a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to support regional fish health monitoring efforts for National, Tribal, and State fish hatcheries in Region 3. The procurement specifically requires DNA sequencing services, including PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) sequencing with cleanup, to identify aquatic pathogens that cannot be readily classified using current laboratory technology. Services will be requested on an as-needed basis and must be provided in two tiers: standard and premium PCR services, priced per 10 samples. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal provides the best value, with technical specifications and past performance weighted more heavily than price, and conformance to specifications considered more important than cost. Interested vendors must submit their quotation on Standard Form 1449 by August 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT, with all quotes and questions directed to jeremy_riva@fws.gov.

This solicitation is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a size standard of $19 million. The BPA will run from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030, with purchase orders issued as needed throughout this period. Payment terms will vary based on order size, with task orders under $2,500 paid via Government Purchase Card and orders above $2,500 invoiced through IPP.gov. Vendor selection for individual orders will be based on the lowest price at the time of order placement. The services will be performed to support fish health monitoring across the Fish and Wildlife Service's Region 3, with the primary point of contact being Rebekah McCann at the La Crosse Fish Health Center in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Selected vendors must provide order confirmation and deliver sequence results upon completion of services.