Q--BPA FOR VIRUS ISOLATION AND PCR ANALYSIS

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the quotation due date to September 16, 2026. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE UNCHANGED Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Virus isolation and molecular RNA analysis services for U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Upper Midwest Water Science Center. This RFQ seeks to establish a single award open market Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR part 12.201-1(3)-Blanket Purchase Agreement for an experienced laboratory to provide virus isolation and molecular RNA analysis to support U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Upper Midwest Water Science Center. The anticipated period of performance is September 16, 2026 through to September 15, 2030. The BPA will have a maximum ordering limit in the amount of $300,000.00 for a four year term.

2. This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is established under the authority of FAR Part 12 acquisition of commercial products and commercial services. The BPA provides a simplified method for meeting anticipated recurring needs for the supplies or services described herein. All purchases made under this BPA shall comply with the procedures at RFO FAR 12.201 1(e)(3) governing establishment of commercial BPAs, and RFO FAR 12.204(c)(1) governing commercial BPA orders.

3. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and the FAR Overhaul deviations.

4. The solicitation is NOT a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and the size standard is $19.0 million.

5. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024) (Deviation MAR 2026), Vendors shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.

6. Please download attached Solicitation 140G0226Q0122 for all BPA Clauses and Provisions and Attachments.