Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Phytoplankton identification, enumeration, and biovolume analysis services for USGS, Upper Midwest Water Science Center, Madison, WI 1. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). S... Phytoplankton identification, enumeration, and biovolume analysis services for USGS, Upper Midwest Water Science Center, Madison, WI 1. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Submit written quotations on RFQ Number 140G0223Q0164. This solicitation will utilize the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR Part 13.1 Simplified Procedures, as appropriate for this acquisition. 2. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04. 3. The solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and the size standard is $19 Million. 4. Vendors are required to be registered and active in System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation. Register at https://www.sam.gov/index.html prior to submitting your quotation. See FAR provision 52.204-7. 5. Please download attached Solicitation 140G0223Q0164 for all Clauses and Provisions and Attachments.

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Phytoplankton identification, enumeration, and biovolume analysis services THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. NO FORMAL SOLICITATION IS BEING REQUESTED UNDER THIS NOTICE. This Sources Sought Notice... Phytoplankton identification, enumeration, and biovolume analysis services THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. NO FORMAL SOLICITATION IS BEING REQUESTED UNDER THIS NOTICE. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes to identify interested firms for the potential requirement detailed below. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and the size standard is $19 Million. The Government will review the information requested in this announcement to determine the type of set-aside (if any) for this requirement, should it come to fruition. NOTE: A detailed scope of work will be provided with any solicitation that may be issued. Phytoplankton identification, enumeration, and biovolume analysis services The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Upper Midwest Water Science Center, Madison, WI has a requirement for phytoplankton identification, enumeration, and biovolume analysis services. The USGS is conducting a study focused on Lake Winnebago, the Fox River, and lower Green Bay in Wisconsin to characterize algal bloom formation and transport in the Fox River from Lake Winnebago¿to Green Bay. From July to October 2023, phytoplankton samples will be collected during algal bloom events for phytoplankton identification, enumeration, and biovolume analysis. Two depths will be sampled at each of approximately 15 sites throughout the sampling season (surface and approximately 1-m below the surface). Replicate samples will be collected each sampling trip, resulting in replicates representing 10% of samples. Phytoplankton samples will be collected using a horizontal Van Dorn sampler or a surface water grab and preserved using glutaraldehyde in accordance with USGS protocols (https://water.usgs.gov/owq/FieldManual/). The Contractor shall provide analysis services for identification, enumeration, and biovolume of phytoplankton, including the picoplankton, to the species level (when possible). All analyses must be conducted by a single expert analyst to ensure consistency in taxonomic resolution by removing analytical biases associated with samples processed by more than one analyst. A minimum of 400 natural units per sample will be identified and enumerated. The USGS is requesting the preparation of permanent mounts for sample analysis and archival purposes. Phytoplankton identification, enumeration, and biovolume analysis conducted by a single expert analyst who has experience with algal communities in Wisconsin. Phytoplankton, including picoplankton, identified to species level whenever possible. Dominant taxa are photographed for archival purposes. Current literature used to determine biovolume, volume, and area formulas. Differential interference contrast and epifluorescence microscopy used to help distinguish and identify taxa. Phytoplankton concentrated using a membrane filtration technique. Optically clear permanent mounting technique utilized to prepare samples for analysis and archival purposes. Identification and enumeration accomplished using a range of magnifications to ensure taxa that vary in size over several orders of magnitude are captured. A minimum of 400 natural units per sample identified and enumerated. A minimum of 10 natural units measured for biovolume calculations. A QA/QC recount is conducted on about 10% of all samples and results are submitted electronically along with regular sample data. All business concerns who believe they can responsibly provide this type of service must submit the following information to the Contracting Officer: 1. Tailored capability statement describing information in providing the services described above. 2. The firm must specify that they are either: 2.1 A small business (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.) Or 2.2 Other than small business under the NAICS Code listed in the announcement. 3. The firm must provide a point of contact name and e-mail information, and the firm¿s Cage Code, and SAM.gov UEI. NOTE: All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary - the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. This is not a request for quotations. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses received under this announcement. In order to be responsive to this Notice, a firm must provide the appropriate documentation for consideration by July 14, 2023. Responses that do not comply with these procedures will not be considered. Inquiries will only be accepted by e-mail to Lisa Williams at ldwilliams@usgs.gov