Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a contractor to perform zooplankton analysis services. The contractor will be required to process biological samples, including taxonomic identification and enumeration of zooplankton samples. The USGS is currently using ICF Jones & Stokes for similar analyses and is seeking to negotiate an IDIQ contract with them. The contract will be awarded on a sole source basis due to the requirement for data comparability and consistency.
• The contractor must have the required expertise and specialized laboratory capacity to process high-density zooplankton samples.
• The contractor must use aliquot and divider tray subsampling methods that are fully compatible with USGS data quality standards.
• The contractor must ensure methodological consistency, data comparability, and continuity across programs.