B--Notice of intent to modify existing IDIQ contract

The United States Geological Survey, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), intends to modify the existing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Battelle Marine Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest Division, in Sequim, Washington to add additional analyses of various media and tissue samples as part of ongoing project tasks from a variety of habitats to provide a baseline for contaminant levels and to monitor levels as the system changes over time. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, entitled, "Acquisition of Commercial Items." In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(13), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency, to the Contract Specialist no later than the closing date of this announcement. All responses must be in writing by email to the Contract Specialist at [email protected]. This notice and any resulting solicitation or contract conforms to the requirements in place through FAC 2005-26, effective 12 June 2008. NAICS - 541380 Testing Laboratories. No numbered notes apply.