SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Support Laboratory Studies with Small Fish
- Notice Date
- 5/22/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Central Region Acquisition Division, 601 East 12th Street, Room 1756, Kansas City, MO, 64106
- ZIP Code
- 64106
- Solicitation Number
- NFFN7600-6-00072SLW
- Response Due
- 6/6/2006
- Archive Date
- 6/6/2006
- Description
- The NMFS intends to award sole source contract for a base plus three (3) option years to Dr. Edward Philips on the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at the University of Florida to (1) produce a palatable pelletized fish feed of measurable concentration of the toxin, microcystin, from laboratory cultures of the toxic alga Microcystis aeruginosa for laboratory experiments with small fish, (2) supply Microcystis aeruginosa, microtoxin, and the pelletized feed for exposure experiments with small fish being conducted by NOAA Fisheries, and (3) determine the influence of salinity on the growth and survival of Microcystis aeruginosa, as well as the production, distribution, and fate of its associated toxin microcystin. This is part of a longterm study by NOAA, NMFS, of the prevalence of abnormalities in fish of the St. Lucie Estuarine System, Florida. One objective of the study is to determine the factors causing the abnormalities. Blooms of toxic Microcystis aeruginosa appear episodically in the St. Lucie system and are swept downstream with river outflow. Microcystis aeruginosa is introduced into the St. Lucie system via freshwater releases from Lake Okeechobee. Part A. Provision of Microcystis aeruginosa and extracts of microtoxin and formulation, production, and provision of a pelletized fish feed containing microcystin for use in laboratory exposure experiments with small fish. Microcystis aeruginosa and extracts of microcystin will be provided to NOAA/NMFS for exposure experiments with small fish. These will be for pilot experiments that use small quantities of the alga and its toxin, either in closed systems or in experiments with periodic spiking. A palatable pelletized feed will be developed that would be readily accepted and taken up by small fish, would hold together and so not cloud the water in the exposure chamber, and would contain a consistent concentration of microcystin throughout so that a given quantity of feed would provide a consistent dose of the toxin. The palletized feed will be provided to NOAA/NMFS for exposure experiments with fish. Part A. Salinity effects on growth, survival and toxin distribution by Microcystis aeruginosa. Part B. Microcystis aeruginosa and its toxin microcystin will be exposed to a series of increasing concentrations of salt water mixed with fresh water in experiments that will determine: 1.Growth and toxic production potential under differing salinities.2. Algal survivability and release of toxin to the water column under differing salinities. The experiments will be conducted with algal strains resident to Lake Okeechobee and found in the St. Lucie River, and the water used for the experiments will be from the St. Lucie River and the Atlantic Ocean immediately adjacent to the St. Lucie River system. This is an on going study. During the option years, if exercised, the contractor shall repeat the tasks performed during the base period. The Government only knows of one source, Dr. Edward Philips in the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at the University of Florida who has the expertise, experience, and knowledge to do the work. The focus of his research has been the biology, ecology, and management of algae and aquatic microorganism since 1983. He has recently completed a 7-year study of Lake Okeechobee, the source of Microcystis aeruginosa to the St. Lucie systems. He maintains cultures of Microcystis aeruginosa and extracts the toxin routinely. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 15 calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Interested firms shall include, in writing, the company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and business size; a statement regarding their capabilities and qualifications to perform the work described; name and telephone number from references or firms that you previously provided the services described herein, and any additional supporting literature. Submissions received in response to this notice shall be evaluated based on the technical ability and demonstrated past experience to meet the requirements described in the description section above. Based on the response the Government will determine whether competition is feasible. All responses to this notice can be fax to 816-274-6983, Attn: Sharon Walker or emailed to sharon.walker@noaa.gov.
- Record
- SN01054604-W 20060524/060522220217 (fbodaily.com)
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