B--Microplastic Analysis
ID: DOIGFBO240086Type: Special Notice
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- WATER QUALITY (B533)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b748e08aa2584b06892493a2cf237e03/view
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a sole source contract for microplastic analysis to the Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research in Long Beach, California. The contract will involve the analysis of water, sediment, and air media samples for the USGS New Mexico Water Science Center, utilizing Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to assess microplastics ranging from 50 to 5,000 micrometers in size. This analysis is critical for understanding environmental impacts and ensuring water quality standards are met. Interested parties must submit a capability statement to Sean M. Jones at smjones@usgs.gov by 3:30 PM ET on September 9, 2024, with the anticipated award date set for September 17, 2024. Vendors must also be registered at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be eligible for the contract.

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    Jones, Sean
    (303) 236-9314
    smjones@usgs.gov
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