Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment 0001 is issued to provide the questions and answers received via email. 1)Is there a preferred method (SOP) for analysis? I.e. NAWQA? NARS? Answer: APHA (or similar method that accurately re... Amendment 0001 is issued to provide the questions and answers received via email. 1)Is there a preferred method (SOP) for analysis? I.e. NAWQA? NARS? Answer: APHA (or similar method that accurately represents the phytoplankton community composition). 2. Is this whole sample analysis, whole subsample analysis, fixed count method? Answer: The samples will need to be sub-sampled. The sub-sample will then be concentrated (preferably by sedimentation, as opposed to centrifugation or filtering, to maintain cell integrity). They will be counted as natural units, using a fixed-count method. The count must be high enough to adequately represent the phytoplankton community composition of the original, whole-water sample (likely 300-400). 3. Is it intended that biovolume be measured for a pre-described number of individuals/ taxon in EVERY sample ( sensu NAWQA) or will `average¿ biovolumes be considered acceptable ( sensu NARS). Answer: Biovolume to be measured on a pre-described number of individuals/taxon in every sample. 4. Is it intended that a permanent slide mount of digested material will be prepared to evaluate sample integrity/ viability for diatom analyses and any subsequent ID enumeration? Answer: No This Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for PHYTOPLANKTON ANALYSIS in accordance with the attached solicitation. The solicitation number is 140G0219Q0103 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The policies contained in FAR Part 12, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award prescribed in Part 13, as appropriate, shall be used for this acquisition. This solicitation is being issued as a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. The associated NAICS Code is 541620 - Testing Laboratories. The Size Standard is $15.0 Million of Dollars. All firms or individuals responding to this solicitation must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. A copy of this solicitation may be accessed by clicking on the FedConnect Link below, under "Solicitation 1". All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to. This requirement is FOB Destination pricing to Lacrosse, WI 54603 All questions and quotes are to be submitted via email to Beth Wilson at bwilson@usgs.gov.