Fluidion US, Inc.

Fluidion US, Inc., doing business as Fluidion US Inc., is a self-certified small disadvantaged business that specializes in providing microbiology analyzers and related equipment to the U.S. federal government. The company has been registered to receive federal awards since April 18, 2017, and its current registration in SAM.gov is valid until May 16, 2025. Fluidion US, Inc. primarily supports the scientific research efforts of federal agencies by supplying advanced analytical instruments for water quality monitoring and pathogen detection. The company's expertise lies in developing and delivering portable, field-ruggedized systems capable of collecting and analyzing pathogens in various water sources, including surface waters, treated wastewaters, and groundwater.

Through federal contract awards, Fluidion US, Inc. has consistently provided microbiology analyzers to the Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants. These contracts, typically structured as firm fixed-price purchase orders, have ranged in value from approximately $19,000 to $36,000. The company has supplied portable ALERT Lab analyzers and similar equipment to support the USGS's stream water quality monitoring and research activities. These analyzers have been delivered to various USGS facilities, including the MD/DE/DC Water Science Center in Baltimore, Maryland, and the Hydrological Instrumentation Facility. All of the contract awards reviewed were set aside for total small businesses, aligning with Fluidion US, Inc.'s status as a self-certified small disadvantaged business. The company's consistent contract awards since 2020 demonstrate its reliability in meeting the specialized equipment needs of federal science agencies, particularly in the field of hydrology and water quality analysis.

Fluidion US, Inc. has also received federal grant awards to support its research and development efforts. In September 2022, the company was awarded a project grant from the Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment to develop the ALERT-AG++ system. This project aims to create a rapid automated on-farm pathogen detection system for agricultural water quality monitoring, specifically focusing on quantifying fecal indicator bacteria (E. coli) and detecting specific pathogenic strains in irrigation water. The grant supports the company's efforts to improve water quality assessment and health risk management in agricultural settings. Additionally, in April 2021, Fluidion US, Inc. received a $256,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program. This grant funded the development of an automated, in-situ system for high-resolution COVID-19 wastewater-based epidemiology, demonstrating the company's ability to adapt its technology to address emerging public health challenges. These grant awards highlight Fluidion US, Inc.'s commitment to advancing innovative solutions in water quality monitoring and pathogen detection across various applications.