Water Toxicity Testing NOTICE OF INTENT

Water Toxicity Testing NOTICE OF INTENT This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source. The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a contract to Aquatic Consulting & Testing, Inc for water toxicity testing as described in the attached statement of work. Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and the procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Aquatic Consulting & Testing, Inc is, to the knowledge of the USGS, the only source who can perform the required water sample testing with the required permits and certifications by the state of Arizona. The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued.

A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. The NAICS code 541380 Testing laboratories and services and PSC B533 Special Studies/Analysis-Water Quality apply to this announcement. Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to rlujan@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 02/05/2023 at 0800 hrs CT. Responses submitted by hard copy, or the any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.