B--Plankton Analysis, European Green Crab Larvae Identification & Enumeration 140G0325Q0135

Plankton Analysis, European Green Crab Larvae Identification & Enumeration SOURCES SOUGHT The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing plankton analysis for the identification and enumeration of European Green Crab larvae as described in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). This Sources Sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541380 Testing Laboratories and associated size standard $19.0 million annually apply to this announcement. All responsible sources may submit a capabilities statement detailing the ability of their service to meet the statement of work included with this announcement. Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to eadam@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 10:00am PT.