Summary
The Geological Survey of Alabama is soliciting a sole‑source purchase of a backpack-mounted environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling system from Smith‑Root, Inc., titled "Sole Source - Smith-Root eDNA Sampling Kit - Tyler- 26035188." The Quick Quote solicitation requests the complete sampler combo (part #12063) including pump, sensors, battery, remote control, hose kit, case, and manual, to be shipped to the agency address in Tuscaloosa, AL, with USPS prohibited. The bid window is open from July 15, 2026 through July 21, 2026; this is a procurement (sole‑source) opportunity, not a grant, and the listing references an official AlabamaBuys posting but no direct downloadable solicitation file URL was present on the listing.