B--Sources Sought Seawater Analysis 140G0326Q0137

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE For Market Research Purposes Only No Solicitation Exists at This Time The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing laboratory analytical services for dissolved inorganic nutrient analysis, in support of the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center (PCMSC). Services shall be performed in accordance with the requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information gathering and acquisition planning purposes. This is not a solicitation, request for quote (RFQ), or request for proposal (RFP), and no contract award will be made at this time. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this notice. NAICS Code: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services Size Standard: $19 million average annual receipts Scope of Requirement The USGS requires laboratory analysis of 407 marine porewater and seawater samples for dissolved inorganic nutrients using Flow Injection Analysis (FIA). The required analytes, analytical ranges, QA/QC protocols, and deliverables are detailed in the attached SOW. Requested Information Firms interested in this potential opportunity should submit a capability statement that demonstrates: Experience performing dissolved inorganic nutrient analyses via FIA on marine porewater and seawater matrices. Ability to meet the analytical ranges, precision, and QA/QC requirements specified in the SOW. Laboratory capacity to analyze 407 samples within standard turnaround timelines. Relevant past performance examples for similar analytical work. Business size status (small or large) under NAICS 541380, including any SBA socioeconomic designations (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, 8(a)). Submission Instructions Please submit responses via email only, addressed to: Anthony Berry Contracting Officer Anthony_berry@ios.doi.gov All capability statements must be received in their entirety by June 19th, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. Late submissions may not be considered.

Notice of Intent/Special Notice This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to award a purchase order with the University of Santa Barbara MSI analytical laboratory for analysis of 407 samples of seawater and sediment porewater for dissolved inorganic nutrients. Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The University of Santa Barbara MSI analytical laboratory is, to the USGS knowledge, the only source who can analyze porewater and seawater samples with flow injection analysis instrumentation and maintain compatibility with established multi-year datasets. The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.203. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a capability statement by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. The NAICS code for this action is 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services with the associated standard size of $19.0. Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to anthony_berry@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 06/29/2026 at 0800 Pacific time. Responses submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered. Title amendment correction