MERHAB- DCMF METABARCODING AND QPCR

AI Summary

The U.S. Geological Survey seeks quotes for qPCR and ddPCR analyses of cyanobacteria DNA. This opportunity is a small business set-aside under NAICS 541380. Quotes are due by May 27, 2026, and must be submitted electronically. Evaluation will consider technical expertise, price, and past performance.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: 140G0326Q0123
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date: May 21, 2026
Response Deadline: May 27, 2026
NAICS Code: 541380 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: F999
Issuing Office: OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS
Sub-Agency: US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Primary Contact: Adam, Elizabeth
City: SACRAMENTO
State: CA
ZIP Code: 95819
AI Product/Service: service

Description

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

CYANOBACTERIA DNA ANALYSIS

INTRODUCTION
This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), California Water Science Center (CAWSC), requires quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) analyses of cyanobacteria DNA as described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

RELEVANT INFORMATION
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, and associated size standard $19.0 million applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code F999, Other Environmental Services.

This service is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determinations. Wage Determination # TBD based on the contractor's location.

All services will be performed at the contractor's laboratory.

QUESTIONS
Questions must be sent directly to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov by Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10:00am PD.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES
Quotes are due on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00am PD. Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered

EVALUATION OF QUOTES
Quotes will be evaluated by Tradeoff. Evaluation factors include Technical Expertise, Price, and Past Performance.

Offerors are to include a technical description of the services being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Evaluation Factors (see Attachment). This may include a work plan, CV, references, or other documents as necessary.

ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
07/01/2026 - 09/30/2027

Offerors shall return the following:
Signed SF-18
Firm, fixed price quote
Technical information including work plan
System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identification Entity (UEI)

Attached Pages:
- Statement of Work
- Clauses and Provisions

Key dates

May 21, 2026Posted Date
May 27, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

MERHAB- DCMF METABARCODING AND QPCR is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.