B--SUISUN STRAT WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS
ID: 140G0326Q0017Type: Sources Sought
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTSSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

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Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

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SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- WATER QUALITY (B533)
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking qualified laboratories to conduct surface water particulate analysis in Suisun Bay, California, as part of a Sources Sought Notice. The objective is to identify capable sources, including small businesses, for analytical testing of water samples to assess the impact of salinity stratification on phytoplankton and other particulate constituents. The selected contractors will analyze a total of 124 samples for various parameters, including Particulate Inorganic Carbon, Particulate Organic Carbon, and Chlorophyll a, while adhering to specified EPA methods and providing necessary documentation. Interested laboratories must submit a capability statement to Joel Berberena at jberberena@usgs.gov by the deadline, with the performance period running from January 26, 2026, to January 25, 2027.

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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) California Water Science Center (CAWSC) is seeking qualified laboratories for surface water particulate analysis in Suisun Bay, California. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research to identify capable sources, including small businesses, for analytical testing of water samples to evaluate salinity stratification's effect on phytoplankton and other particulate constituents. The scope of work involves analyzing 70 samples for Particulate Inorganic Carbon (PIC), Particulate Organic Carbon (POC), Total Particulate Carbon (TPC), Total Particulate Nitrogen (TPN), and Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and 54 samples for Chlorophyll a and Phaeophytin. Contractors must be capable of sample handling, preservation, and analysis using specified EPA methods (440.0, 445.0) and SM10200H.3, providing QA/QC documentation, maintaining chain-of-custody, and delivering results in Excel or CSV format within three months. The period of performance is January 26, 2026, to January 25, 2027. Interested laboratories should submit a capability statement addressing technical capability, relevant experience, personnel qualifications, capacity, turnaround time, and business information by email to Joel Berberena.
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