Water Sample Collection and Analysis Services - Amend 1
ID: HT940626QE005Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFREDERICK, MD, 21702, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- WATER QUALITY (B533)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f3227c6cf6884df683acf5dc3d13cdea/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses for water sample collection and analysis services at Shaw Air Force Base, Poinsett Range, and Wateree Air Force Recreational Area. The contractor will be responsible for collecting, labeling, transporting, and analyzing water samples from various sources, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and providing recommendations for remediation as necessary. This contract, valued at approximately $19 million, includes a base year and four option years, with an estimated start date of April 1, 2026. Interested parties should submit their quotes electronically to the designated contacts, Lenore Y. Paseda and Yuleiny Garcia, by the specified deadline, adhering to the requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lenore Y. Paseda
    lenore.y.paseda.civ@health.mil
    Yuleiny Garcia
    yuleiny.garciacontreras.civ@health.mil
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    Amendment 1 - Solicitation HT940626QE005.pdf
    This government solicitation, HT940626QE005, issued by the Defense Health Agency, seeks proposals from Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) for water sample collection and analysis services. The contractor will be responsible for collecting, labeling, transporting, and analyzing water samples from various sources at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), Poinsett Range, and Wateree Air Force Recreational area. Services include routine and emergency water testing using EPA-approved methods (e.g., EPA Method 533, Method 9223B Colilert, Method 4500-H+B, Method 4500-CI G, and EPA Method 200.7). The contract has a base year and four option years, with a potential extension, spanning from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031, with a total estimated value of USD 19,000,000.00. Key deliverables include a Sampling and Analysis Plan, a Sample Collection Schedule, and analytical reports, all to be submitted electronically. The contractor must hold a valid South Carolina laboratory certification and adhere to federal and DoD regulations.
    Questions and Answers - HT940626QE005.docx
    The document addresses questions and answers related to Solicitation HT940626QE005, focusing on laboratory testing requirements for water analysis. Key clarifications include the necessity for laboratories to be certified by the state of South Carolina for specific methods like 4500-H+B and 4500-Cl. The document also confirms the acceptability of EPA Method 200.8 for Lead and Copper testing, modifying the PWS to include both EPA Method 200.7 and 200.8. Additionally, it clarifies that method-specific parameters determine reporting and method detection limits and that the solicitation does not include a 3001AW SLIN. The main purpose of this document is to provide essential guidance to potential bidders, ensuring compliance with testing standards and methodologies for the solicitation.
    Solicitation - HT940626QE005.pdf
    This government solicitation, HT940626QE005, issued by the Defense Health Agency, outlines a requirement for water sample collection and analysis services at Shaw Air Force Base, Poinsett Range, and Wateree Air Force Recreational Area. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, and supplies to collect, label, transport, and analyze water samples using EPA-approved methods. Services include routine testing for PFAS, fecal coliform, pH, free chlorine, lead, and copper, as well as emergency services. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with an additional option to extend services. Key deliverables include laboratory certification, a key personnel list, a Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP), a sample collection schedule, and analysis reports. The contractor must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards, and maintain State of South Carolina laboratory certification. The total award amount is estimated at USD 19,000,000.00.
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