Special Notice for Analytical Service for Halogenated Organic Compounds in Marine Mammal Tissues

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to procure analytical services for halogenated organic compounds in marine mammal tissues. The requirement is for non-personal services to provide labor, equipment, and materials for the analysis of up to 35 marine mammal tissues. The analytical service should include extraction, instrumental analysis, and data processing for HOC profiling, as well as total extractable organohalides measurement. The service should utilize advanced high-resolution mass spectrometry and algorithms specifically designed for HOC. The deliverables will be analytical reports detailing analytical data and narratives explaining unusual results. Some key points to consider: * The contract will be awarded on a sole-source basis to Texas A&M University. * The period of performance is 12 months from the date of award. * The analytical service should be able to detect and identify a wide range of HOC, including PCBs, PBDEs, and DDTs. * The service should also be able to measure total extractable organohalides in the sample extracts. * Quality control samples should be included to ensure the accuracy and reproducibility of the results.