Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to identify qualified laboratories capable of performing analytical testing of surface water samples for particulate constituents. The laboratory analysis will include parameters such as Particulate Inorganic Carbon, Particulate Organic Carbon, Total Particulate Carbon, Total Particulate Nitrogen, Total Suspended Solids, Chlorophyll a, and Phaeophytin. The contractor must be capable of receiving, storing, preserving, and analyzing environmental water samples, performing analyses in accordance with specified methods, providing QA/QC documentation, and maintaining chain-of-custody.
Some key points to consider:
• The USGS anticipates submitting 70 samples for analysis of particulate constituents and 54 samples for analysis of chlorophyll a and phaeophytin.
• The contractor must perform analyses using the methods and minimum detection limits listed in the document.
• The contractor must provide QA/QC results with analytical data for each analytical run.
• The period of performance is January 26, 2026 – January 25, 2027.
• All work shall be performed at the contractor's laboratory facility.