Watershed Assessment Associates LLC

Watershed Assessment Associates LLC is a woman-owned small business located in Schenectady, New York, specializing in ecological and environmental research services, with a particular focus on aquatic ecosystem analysis. Registered in SAM.gov since 2007, the company provides specialized scientific services to federal agencies, primarily conducting macroinvertebrate sample analysis and ecological research support. The business is structured as a partnership or limited liability partnership and operates as a for-profit Subchapter S Corporation.

The company has secured multiple federal contract awards from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), exclusively focused on macroinvertebrate identification and analysis. These contracts involve detailed scientific work, including identifying macroinvertebrates from Ponar samples and analyzing mentum deformities for ecological studies. The contracts are primarily set aside for total small businesses, with values ranging from $3,570.06 to $182,548.80. Each contract supports USGS research projects, particularly in areas like Great Lakes' Areas of Concern, conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The work is critical for maintaining continuity in benthic macroinvertebrate community assessments and supporting broader ecological research initiatives.

Watershed Assessment Associates LLC holds a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with USGS, valued initially at $14,229.50, with a five-year performance period from August 2022 to August 2027. The BPA allows for multiple task order calls, which have included two specific task orders: one for $3,570.06 and another for $35,004.57, both supporting macroinvertebrate identification services. The BPA is designed to provide flexibility for USGS in sending samples for analysis, with each sample priced at $284.59. The agreement ensures the USGS can efficiently procure taxonomic data and support its biological monitoring and research activities through a consistent, long-term contract vehicle with a specialized scientific service provider.