B--Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: DOIGFBO250033Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA (B529)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6482099e4f8c4f60b751b885508f576c/view
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    The United States Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a Sole Source contract to Microbac Laboratories for the analysis of water samples related to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN). This procurement involves testing for fecal coliform densities, Escherichia coli bacterial densities, and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) over a two-year period, ensuring scientific consistency with previous studies. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately $38,000, and interested parties must submit their capability statements by April 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time to Mindie Dixon at mdixon@usgs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dixon, Mindie
    (703) 648-7375
    mdixon@usgs.gov
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    The United States Geological Survey's Office of Acquisition Grants announced its intent to award a Sole Source contract to Microbac Laboratories for water sample analysis services related to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority. This contract, valued at approximately $38,000, aims to analyze fecal coliform densities, E. coli densities, and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) over a two-year period. Microbac Laboratories, located in Pennsylvania, is recognized as an Accredited Laboratory by the state, which is essential for compliance with regulations on testing potable and non-potable water. This follow-up phase of work is expected to maintain scientific consistency with previous studies, permitting the Government to solicit services from one source under FAR Part 13. The notice has a deadline for interested parties to express their capability by April 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time. Submissions should be directed to the contracting officer, emphasizing that the Government may choose not to pursue bids based on responses received.
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