Water Testing
ID: M00264-26-RFI-005Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (L046)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/206f1634dd1247ce8e8db3cb5b01874e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking qualified contractors to provide water testing services for the United States Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia. The procurement involves comprehensive laboratory testing for potable water, sewage water, storm/industrial wastewater, and hazardous waste, ensuring compliance with various federal, state, and local regulations, including certifications from NELAC and VELAP. This contract, which spans a base period and four option periods totaling over five years, emphasizes the importance of timely and accurate reporting of results, with all work to be performed by Virginia State-certified laboratories. Interested small businesses are encouraged to respond to the Request for Information by January 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, and can contact Teri Bischof at teri.bischof@usmc.mil for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Teri Bischof
    (703) 000-0000
    703000000
    teri.bischof@usmc.mil
    Cynthia Guthridge
    cynthia.guthridge@usmc.mil
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    B.1 RFI Questionaire.pdf
    Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region-Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO) issued a Request for Information (RFI) M00264-26-RFI-005 to gather market research for Water Testing support services for the U.S. Marine Corps' Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Branch. This RFI is not a solicitation for proposals and does not guarantee a contract award. The anticipated NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories & Services), and the PSC is L046 (Technical Representative Services: Water Purification & Sewage Treatment Equipment). MCINCR-RCO encourages feedback on the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and seeks information from businesses, particularly small businesses, regarding their capabilities, relevant experience within the past five years, appropriate NAICS codes, and available contract vehicles. The RFI also asks specific questions about industry norms, commerciality of services, security requirements, performance-based aspects of the requirement, vagueness or restrictiveness in the PWS, labor standards applicability, and potential obstacles to submitting future quotes. Responses, limited to 12 pages, must be submitted via email by January 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.
    B1. RFI DRAFT PWS.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for laboratory testing services for the United States Marine Corps Base, Quantico. The contractor will provide testing for potable water, sewage water, storm/industrial wastewater, and hazardous waste in compliance with Virginia DEQ, Virginia DOH, and other federal, state, and local regulations. Key requirements include certifications from NELAC and VELAP, adherence to specific VPDES and VDH/ODW permits, and compliance with various environmental acts. The contractor is responsible for furnishing sample containers, collecting samples across different locations on the base, and analyzing a comprehensive list of parameters for each water type. Reporting of results must be timely, accurate, and abnormalities immediately reported. The contract spans a base period and four option periods, totaling over five years. The contractor must maintain a Quality Assurance and Control program, with all work performed by Virginia State-certified laboratories. The government will monitor performance and conduct site inspections with notice.
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