B-- Fish Liver Cyanotoxin Analysis Using the MMPB Method
SOL #: 140G0326Q0002Special Notice
Overview
Buyer
Interior
Us Geological Survey
OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS
SACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)
PSC
Scientific Data Studies (B529)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Jan 14, 2026
2
Action Date
Jan 19, 2026, 1:00 PM
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.
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.
NAICS 541380 Testing Laboratories
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
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.
NAICS 541380 Testing Laboratories
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
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Posted: Jan 14, 2026