Cyanotoxin Analysis of Water Samples

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Cyanotoxin Analysis of Water Samples. The purpose of this amendment is to answer submitted questions. No additional questions will be accepted. The quotes due date remained the same, 1/25/2024 1500PST. Contractors are required to sign and return copies to the issuing agency.

Q: Will the samples be collected solely from an estuary, or will there also be collections from other bodies of water?

A: All samples are from the San Francisco Estuary (Bay-Delta) system and from Rodeo Lagoon.

Q: Will the samples be hand delivered (if subcontractor is local to the USGS CAWSC) or will they be FedEx overnighted, FOB destination?

A: We would FedEx overnight to the analytical lab.

Q: Is microscopy photography required, with identification?

A: Microscopy photographs are not part of this contract.

Q: Is qPCR required?

A: qPCR is not part of this contract.

Q: Do the nutrients in the water need to be measured?

A: No nutrient analysis is not part of this contract. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0324Q0047. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06 dated 12/04/2023.

NAICS:

541380: Testing Laboratory, $16.5 Million.

Place of Performance: Vendor's facility. Period of Performance are estimates only: 02/15/2024 to 02/14/2025 and one Option Year period, subject for availability of funds and continuing needs. Subject to wage determination: https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations by vendor's location. Please provide the following:

1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc) 2. Technical submission (information regarding technical qualifications and experience sufficient for government to evaluate your qualifications to perform this work.

Examples are resumes, published works, listings of prior relevant and recent contracts, references, etc.) 3. Firm, fixed price quote includes 75 whole water samples for Base year and 25 whole water samples for Option year 4. System for Award Management UEI Attached Pages: Statement of Work, 2 pages 889 Certification Document, require check mark and signature, 2 pages Clauses and Provision, 19 pages Questions are due in writing to yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 01/17/2024, 1500 PST.

Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 01/25/2024, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.