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SD - Stereomicroscope - Phelps

ID: 140G0126Q0182 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

The USGS, Cooperative Research Units in Reston, VA, supporting the Ecosystems Mission Area requests the purchase of one stereomicroscope imaging system. The primary use is to support the fisheries and aquatic sciences research program of the South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (SD CFWRU) for conducting laboratory analyses associated with fisheries management, aquatic ecology, resource conservation, and graduate student research. The stereomicroscope imaging system will be used for otolith preparation and interpretation, microchemical evaluations, age and growth analyses, fish diet analysis, macroinvertebrate identification, larval fish identification, tissue examination, morphometric measurements, and high-resolution imaging of biological specimens for scientific publication and reporting. The stereomicroscope imaging system must provide high-resolution optical performance capable of producing clear, repeatable observations and digital images across a wide range of biological specimens. The system must support ongoing collaborative research projects involving invasive carp, paddlefish, sportfish management, aquatic habitat assessments, fish population dynamics, and other fisheries and aquatic ecology investigations conducted by the SD CFWRU and its cooperators.
Background
The USGS, Cooperative Research Units in Reston, VA, is seeking to purchase a stereomicroscope imaging system to support the fisheries and aquatic sciences research program of the South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (SD CFWRU). This initiative aligns with their mission to conduct laboratory analyses related to fisheries management, aquatic ecology, resource conservation, and graduate student research.

The system will facilitate various scientific evaluations and collaborative research projects.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of one stereomicroscope imaging system, specifically a brand name or equal to Leica M205 C. The system must provide high-resolution optical performance for clear observations and digital imaging across a variety of biological specimens.

Key applications include:
- Otolith preparation and interpretation
- Microchemical evaluations
- Age and growth analyses
- Fish diet analysis
- Macroinvertebrate identification
- Larval fish identification
- Tissue examination
- Morphometric measurements
- High-resolution imaging for scientific publication.

The quantity required is 1 unit.

Period of Performance
The delivery date for the stereomicroscope is set for September 30, 2026.

Place of Performance
The product will be delivered to USGS SD CFWRU located at SDSU-WL/F, N Campus Drive, Brookings, SD 57007-1696.

Bidder Requirements
This solicitation is a Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). Bidders must ensure they are authorized distributors or OEMs for the specified stereomicroscope model.

Overview

Agency
USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants [DOI - USGS]
Response Deadline
July 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EDT (original: June 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EDT) Due in 8 Days
Posted
July 1, 2026, 1:54 p.m. EDT (updated: July 1, 2026, 4:45 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Place of Performance
SD USA
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$25,000 - $60,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 8 days, below average for the USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants. 72% of obligations for similar contracts within the U.S. Geological Survey were awarded full & open.
On 7/1/26 USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants issued Solicitation 140G0126Q0182 for SD - Stereomicroscope - Phelps due 7/10/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334516 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC 6640.
Primary Contact
Name
Baker, Brian   Profile
Email
bfbaker@usgs.gov
Phone
(000) 000-0000

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY > OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL
FPDS Organization Code
1434-00001
Source Organization Code
100173190
Last Updated
July 1, 2026
Last Updated By
fbms_acq@ios.doi.gov
Archive Date
July 25, 2026