B--ZOOPLANKTON ANALYSIS
SOL #: 140G0326Q0008Sources Sought
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
Animal And Fisheries Studies (B516)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Dec 22, 2025
2
Last Updated
Jan 13, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Dec 31, 2025, 11:00 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.
ZOOPLANKTON ANALYSIS
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing services to process biological samples (plankton) collected in the course of ecological studies conducted in California which provide critical information needed by State and Federal resource managers as described in the attached Statement of Work.
This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 541380, Testing Laboratory, and associated size standard $16.5 million apply to this announcement, along with Product Service Code: B516, Special Studies/Analysis- Animal/Fisheries.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement detailing the ability to meet the statement of work included with this announcement.
Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhideng@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 12/31/2025 at 1500 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing services to process biological samples (plankton) collected in the course of ecological studies conducted in California which provide critical information needed by State and Federal resource managers as described in the attached Statement of Work.
This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 541380, Testing Laboratory, and associated size standard $16.5 million apply to this announcement, along with Product Service Code: B516, Special Studies/Analysis- Animal/Fisheries.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement detailing the ability to meet the statement of work included with this announcement.
Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhideng@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 12/31/2025 at 1500 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.
People
Points of Contact
Deng, YangzhiPRIMARY
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Versions
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Special Notice
Posted: Jan 13, 2026
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Sources Sought
Posted: Dec 22, 2025