Sample Analysis -Maurepas cyanotoxin analysis

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	140GG027Q0022
Agency	Departmental Offices
Office	Usgs Contracting Activity
Where	See the notice
Posted	November 5, 2026
Bids due	November 16, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-07:00)
Who can bid	Small businesses only
Industry	Engineering & architecture (NAICS 541380)
Notice type	Solicitation
Contracting contact	Dixon, Mindie · mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

The U.S. Geological Survey Louisiana Water Science Center, Baton Rouge, LA requires analysis of SPATT samples for microcystin, anatoxin, cylindrospermopsin and saxitoxin congeners. The period of performance is one year ARO. There are four option years Competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) 140GG027Q0022 is a small business set aside under NAICS code 541380 Testing Laboratories The size standard is $19 million. Question cutoff: 2 days prior to the closing of the solicitation The anticipated award date of the contract is 7 days after the solicitation closes. SAM REQUIREMENT- Offeror must be registered in the SAM - SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT database before an award can be made to them. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. All questions shall be emailed to mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov Quotations shall be submitted to Mindie Dixon at…

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