Autosampler
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) New York Water Science Center requires the purchase of an eDNA Autosampler to be delivered to Troy, NY. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity under RFQ 140G0126Q0060. Quotes are due on March 11, 2026, at 0900 Eastern Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for one (1) eDNA Autosampler platform to enhance biosurveillance efforts for invasive species monitoring within New York's operational areas, including international borders and the New York State Canal System. Key specifications for the autosampler include:
- Ability to collect, filter, and preserve at least 8 eDNA water samples.
- Utilization of preloaded, 'closed' filters that do not require field handling.
- Self-preserving filter housing using desiccation.
- 47-mm diameter PES or MCE filters with 5 µm pore size options.
- Water volume accuracy of 95% or greater.
- Integrated GPS functionality.
- Programmable for consecutive or scheduled sample collection.
- Operation on battery power for up to 30 days or via shore power.
- Weight of 100 lb or less.
- User-friendly interface.
- Evidence of 3rd-party validation and testing. The requirement also includes transportation/travel/relocation via motor freight, with a performance period from March 12, 2026, to May 11, 2026. The package must include a shipping/transportation case, at least two batteries, and all accessories necessary for basic operation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) - Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: 140G0126Q0060
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Solicitation Issue Date: March 6, 2026
- Quote Due Date: March 11, 2026, at 0900 EDT
- Anticipated Award Date: March 13, 2026
- Delivery Date: 60 days after receipt of order
Evaluation
Award will be based on Technical Compliance and Price. The lowest priced quotation with an "acceptable" rating in Technical Compliance will be awarded. Offerors must agree to hold prices firm for 30 calendar days from the offer receipt date.
Additional Notes
- Vendors must be registered at SAM.gov to be awarded the contract.
- Responses may be emailed to Rafael Anderson at rlanderson@usgs.gov.
- The "Statement of Need" is attached as B08 Attachment 1 to the solicitation.