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ID: 140G0126Q0202 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

The USGS Alabama Coop Research Unit has a need to purchase a new upright microscope. Microscopes are routinely used for histological analyses of fish tissues, including gonads, liver, and muscle samples, which are important for assessing reproductive condition, health status, and physiological responses to environmental stressors. Accurate staging of oocyte maturation and reproductive development often requires detailed microscopic imaging to quantify cellular structures and document developmental changes. A mounted digital camera greatly improves this process by allowing researchers to capture high-quality images with enhanced optimal correction that can be used for image analysis software, archiving, and repeatable measurements.
Background
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit requires a new upright microscope for histological analyses of fish tissues. This equipment is essential for assessing reproductive conditions, health status, and physiological responses to environmental stressors in fish.

The goal of the contract is to enhance the accuracy of microscopic imaging for quantifying cellular structures and documenting developmental changes in fish tissues.

Work Details
The contract includes the following items to be delivered:
- Item 00010: Upright Microscope - Quantity: 1 EA
- Item 00020: Optics - Quantity: 1 EA
- Item 00030: Camera - Quantity: 1 EA
- Item 00040: Software - Quantity: 1 EA

All items are to be delivered within 45 days after receipt of order. The microscope will be used for detailed imaging necessary for research purposes, including capturing high-quality images with optimal correction for further analysis.

Period of Performance
Delivery is required within 45 days after receipt of order.

Place of Performance
Delivery location is USGS Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Auburn, AL 36849-5418.

Bidder Requirements
This solicitation is a Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). Bidders must provide firm-fixed, discounted pricing and may need to demonstrate authorized distributor or OEM status for the products offered.

Overview

Agency
USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants [DOI - USGS]
Response Deadline
July 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EDT Due in 8 Days
Posted
July 1, 2026, 1:27 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Place of Performance
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 20192 USA
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$15,000 - $40,000 (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 140G0126Q0202 for MICROSCOPE & Equipment 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

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None None askoag@usgs.gov None

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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