B--Solid Phase Adsorption Toxin Tracking Samples

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This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. NAICS Code 541380 Testing Laboratories NAICS Size Standard $19 Million Subject Sources Sought Point of Contact Mindie Dixon - mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov Objective - To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below. Note that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. The USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing Perform microcystin, anatoxin and saxitoxin cyanotoxin analysis on 70 Solid Phase Adsorption Toxin Tracking (SPATT) samples for the LMG WRD Maurepas project using methods capable of detecting congeners and quantification Specifications: Scope: This service applies directly to the Maurepas water-quality research concerning the potential for harmful algal blooms in response to the planned diversion of 2,000 cubic feet per second of nutrient-rich Mississippi River water into Maurepas beginning in 2027. In addition to other water-quality parameters measured by USGS, this activity will establish baseline data of pre-diversion conditions for HAB events. Objectives: To have 70 SPATT samples analyzed for freshwater cyanotoxins and results delivered to the USGS representative. Tasks: The vendor will analyze 70 SPATT samples for microcystin, anatoxin, cylindrospermopsin and saxitoxin congeners with varying detection limits using the published LC/MS/MS method. SPATT samplers will be deployed and collected from Maurepas Swamp in Louisiana by USGS staff. The SPATT samplers will be maintained in labelled bags and kept frozen until an appropriate number of SPATTs have been accumulated, then they will be shipped frozen to the lab for extraction and analysis. The laboratory has been used previously by USGS projects for similar analysis and was found to have good results, timely processing, and good QA/QC. Technical Specifications: Algal toxin analysis through a tandem mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography and QA/QC, based on established methods within the peer-reviewed literature. Use of chemical standards for microcystin congeners (LR, RR, LF, LW, YR, LA, LY, and D-Asp-Dhb MC-RR) as well as anatoxins, cylindrospermopsin and saxitoxins produced by cyanobacteria. All standard curves and analysis must be based on approved cyanotoxin standards. Deliverables: Reporting for the analysis as stated above extraction and analysis of 70 SPATT samplers for 4 freshwater cyanotoxins (microcystin, anatoxin, cylindrospermopsin saxitoxin) and their main congeners . Special requirements: Due to the chemical sensitivity of anatoxins, saxitoxins, cylindrospermopsin and microcystin toxins, knowledge of how to handle and analyze the toxins as demonstrated through peer-reviewed literature or government reports. Data must be provided to the USGS in a…