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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Wetland Aquatic Research Center is soliciting quotes to establish a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for molecular-based projects focused on the taxonomy and gene flow of various vertebrate species. This requirement involves sample preparation, sequencing, and preliminary bioinformatics analysis of DNA sequences. The BPA will have a total not-to-exceed amount of $109,000.00 with no minimum or maximum quantity of samples or individual calls defined per year. Funding will be obligated through separate fixed-price BPA calls as samples become available for processing.

This solicitation, identified by number 140G0122Q0172, is classified under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services and PSC B533 for Special Studies/Analysis- Water Quality. The primary point of contact is Hyma Nair, and the response deadline is August 18, 2022. All work must be performed in accordance with the two attached documents, which include the solicitation file and the Statement of Work.

The government is requesting per-sample pricing for each year of the agreement to facilitate the calculation of individual orders. There are no options to exercise for this BPA, and the five-year performance period is intended to provide flexibility for fluctuating sample volumes across multiple research projects. Submissions must be finalized by the published deadline to be considered by the USGS.