Macro-Invertebrate Study

The White River National Forest, CO is seeking professional contractor services to process and analyze macro-invertebrate samples collected in lotic environments. Work shall be completed by an individual(s) in the field of entomology and focused on the Rocky Mountain region. Up to 110 quantitative samples need to be picked and analyzed and QA/QC measures must be taken to insure that all insects are accounted for in the samples. The contractor will be required to process and analyze samples as described below at their own facility. No contractor work will be performed on USFS lands. The Government intends to use Simplified Acquisition Procedures to solicit and award a purchase order for this project. The expected magnitude of this award is less than $25,000. If you are a small business for NAICS 541380 and would like to participate in the bid process, email your contact information to the POC no later than the closing date of this notice. Notice to Offeror(s) / Suppliers(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event, the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred.