Zooplankton Analysis
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 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, intends to issue a sole-source, firm-fixed price award to Eco Analysts, LLC for Zooplankton Analysis. This Special Notice, identified as a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, is necessary to maintain data comparability and compatibility with cooperating agencies engaged in long-term studies of Pacific Northwest surface waters. This is not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for zooplankton analysis services. The primary objective is to ensure that the District's water quality sampling data sets remain comparable and compatible with those of cooperating agencies. The technical evaluation criteria, including analytical methods for biological unit counts, zooplankton identification level, and demonstrated regional experience, necessitate adherence to established methodologies to prevent unacceptable data discontinuity in ongoing studies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Intended Awardee: Eco Analysts, LLC, 1420 S Blaine St Ste 14, Moscow, ID 83843 USA
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Procurement Method: In accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items Procedures.
Additional Information
This notice is an intent to award on a sole-source basis and is not a request for competitive quotes. The Government's determination not to compete this proposed contract is solely at its discretion. Information received from other firms will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future, but will not be paid for. Any firm believing it can provide the stated supplies/services should submit supporting documents demonstrating their capabilities and specifications to the Contract Specialist.
Contact Information
Contract Specialist: Tyler Luke Email: tyler.j.luke@usace.army.mil Phone: 253-753-7923