R--EMA LABORATORY AND SAMPLING SERVICES

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), California Water Science Center (CAWSC), has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0147 to secure commercial laboratory services for molecular analysis. The selected contractor will perform DNA and RNA extraction, droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), and reverse transcription ddPCR (RT-ddPCR) analyses on up to 50 USGS-provided benthic cyanobacterial mat samples, specifically targeting the anatoxin synthetase gene anaC. This commercial services acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 as a firm-fixed-price purchase order, set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories). The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Key contractor responsibilities include strict chain-of-custody documentation, quality control monitoring, electronic data reporting, and archiving remaining sample extracts. To be considered for award, offerors must submit a signed Standard Form 18, pricing for all contract line items, a technical capability statement, a proposed laboratory method summary, and documentation demonstrating relevant experience with cyanobacteria or biological samples. The government will evaluate quotations based on five factors: Technical Capability, Relevant Experience, Quality Control and Data Reporting, Schedule/Capacity, and Price. Technical and performance factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price. Quotations must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Joel Berberena by June 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

This federal contract document is Amendment 0001 (Standard Form 30) for solicitation number 140G0326Q0147, issued by the USGS OAG Sacramento Acquisition Branch. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation's closing date from June 30, 2026, at 5:00 AM Pacific Time, to July 7, 2026, at 5:00 AM Pacific Time. This extension allows the government time to prepare and provide official responses to vendor questions that have already been submitted. The government is no longer accepting any new questions. All other original terms, conditions, and parameters of the solicitation remain unchanged. The anticipated period of performance for the resulting contract is from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. To remain eligible, offerors must formally acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the revised closing hour and date.

This document is Amendment 0002 for Solicitation 140G0326Q0147, issued by the USGS Sacramento Acquisition Branch. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation closing date from July 7, 2026, at 5:00 AM Pacific Time to July 17, 2026, at 5:00 AM Pacific Time. This extension allows the government time to provide responses to submitted vendor questions. No additional questions are being accepted, and all other solicitation parameters remain unchanged. Additionally, the amendment updates the descriptions for two contract items to reflect the obligated amounts: - Item 00010: Cyanobacteria ddPCR and RT-ddPCR samples, in accordance with the statement of work. - Item 00020: Harmful Algal ddPCR and RT-ddPCR samples, in accordance with the statement of work. Both items are classified under Product/Service Code R499 (Support-Professional: Other). The established period of performance for the resulting contract is from July 21, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the revised closing hour and date to prevent rejection of their proposals.