20--eDNA Autosampler

Sources Sought

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing an eDNA autosampling platform as described in the attached Salient Characteristics.
This Sources Sought announcement is not a request for quote 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 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and associated size standard 1,000 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 elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 10:00am PD. Salient Characteristics attached.