Fish Liver Cyanotoxin Analysis Using the MMPB Method

Project ID: 140G0326Q0002 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants
Deadline	01/19/26
Posted	01/14/26
Estimated Value	$12,000 - $32,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
PSC	B529 - Special Studies/Analysis- Scientific Data
Location	Palatka, FL USA

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NOTICE OF INTENT

This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source. This notice of intent is issued in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.2. It is not a request for competitive proposals, but rather, an announcement of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisition & Grants, Sacramento Acquisition Branch s intent to enter into a sole source procurement contract with GreenWater Laboratories / Cyano Holdings, Inc., Palatka, FL. The USGS Columbia River Research Laboratory requires analytical laboratory services to perform MMPB-method microcystin analysis on 80 fish liver samples. This analysis supports ongoing USGS research related to harmful algal blooms and toxin accumulation in juvenile salmon.

PSC B516 Special Studies Analysis Animal Fisheries

Interested parties may submit a capability statement or inquiries electronically by the closing date of this announcement. Submissions must demonstrate the ability to perform the MMPB analytical method for microcystin quantification in fish liver tissue and meet all requirements stated in the Statement of Work. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. Submissions must be sent via email to Joel Berberena at jberberena@usgs.gov

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) conducts long-term monitoring projects on the Snake River to estimate abundance, growth, and survival of juvenile fall Chinook salmon migrating through Lower Granite Reservoir. This contract is intended to support ongoing USGS research related to harmful algal blooms (HABs) and toxin accumulation in juvenile salmon. The USGS Columbia River Research Laboratory requires analytical laboratory services to perform MMPB-method microcystin analysis on 80 fish liver samples, which is a continuation of previously awarded analytical work. Work Details The contractor shall analyze fish liver tissue samples provided by USGS using the MMPB method to detect total microcystins (free and bound forms). The analysis will involve up to 80 fish liver samples. USGS will prepare the liver tissue samples according to contractor-provided procedures, individually package and label each sample with a sample identification number and sample type, and ship samples overnight on dry ice to the contractor’s designated laboratory. The contractor is required to provide an electronic Excel spreadsheet or PDF document containing the sample identification number, concentration of microcystins detected for each sample, and units of measurement. Period of Performance The results will be provided to the USGS by March 31, 2026. Place of Performance Contractor’s laboratory facilities.

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