# Cyanotoxin Analysis of Water Samples

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140g0324q0047

- Solicitation number: 140G0324Q0047
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Wayne State University
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: US Geological Survey
- Contracting office: Office of Acquisiton Grants (140G03)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: B504 Chemical/Biological Studies and Analysis
- County: Wayne County (FIPS 26163). https://abierto.us/counties/wayne-county-mi-26163
- City: Detroit. https://abierto.us/cities/detroit-mi-2622000
- First posted: January 10, 2024
- Last posted: January 18, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c8d758c0729646dabddab78f39cfbbda/view

## Description

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.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Wayne State University (UEI M6K6NTJ2MNE5)
- Contract: 140G0324P0076, purchase order
- Obligated: $36,574.23
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 140G0324Q0047 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 140G03 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_140G0324P0076_1434_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- January 10, 2024: Solicitation, due January 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice c14bd5bca9044387acc0035662a7dc1b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c14bd5bca9044387acc0035662a7dc1b/view
- January 18, 2024: Solicitation, due January 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice c8d758c0729646dabddab78f39cfbbda. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c8d758c0729646dabddab78f39cfbbda/view

## Points of contact

- Deng, Yangzhi, yangzhideng@usgs.gov, 916-278-9326

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