Autosampler

This government solicitation, identified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) opportunity, is for the procurement of an eDNA Autosampler and associated shipping services. The solicitation, number 140G0126Q0060, was issued on March 6, 2026, by the USGS OAG Reston Acquisition Branch, with offers due by March 11, 2026, at 0900 ED. The acquisition is set aside for Total Small Business, with a NAICS code of 334516 and a size standard of 1,000 employees. Key clauses incorporated by reference include those related to System for Award Management, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance, Contract Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services, and various FAR clauses implementing statutory and executive order provisions, such as combating trafficking in persons and restrictions on certain foreign purchases. Payment will be made electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors must submit invoices within 90 days of the period of performance expiration. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical compliance (acceptable/unacceptable) and price, with the award going to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer.

The USGS NYWSC PI is requesting an eDNA autosampling platform to enhance biosurveillance of invasive species in New York's waterways, including international borders and the New York State Canal System. This acquisition is critical to prevent negative economic and recreational impacts and reduce future management costs associated with established invasive species. The required platform must collect, filter, and preserve eight or more eDNA water samples using preloaded, self-preserving filters with desiccation as the preservation method, simplifying shipping. It must use 47-mm diameter PES or MCE filters with 5 µm pore size options, ensure water volume accuracy of at least 95%, and include GPS. The device needs to be programmable for consecutive or scheduled sample collection, operate for up to 30 days on battery or shore power, weigh 100 lb or less, and feature a user-friendly interface. Furthermore, it must have evidence of third-party validation and testing, and the package must include a shipping/transportation case, at least two batteries, and all necessary accessories for basic operation.