Water Lab Analysis Service
ID: FA860125R0012Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8601 AFLCMC PZIOWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/00eff95ff3444a48be017797ffd49022/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is seeking capabilities packages from potential contractors for water lab analysis services. The primary objective is to perform chemical testing of water and hazardous waste characterization in compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit requirements and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) standards, as detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). This contract is critical for ensuring environmental safety and regulatory compliance at military installations, reflecting the government's commitment to maintaining high environmental standards. Interested firms must submit their capabilities packages by February 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to SSgt Brandon Bolen at brandon.bolen.2@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brandon Bolen
    brandon.bolen.2@us.af.mil
    Edward A. Huchison
    edward.huchison@us.af.mil
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    Lab Contract BPA PWS Draft.pdf
    The document outlines the scope of work for a contractor engaged in chemical testing of water and hazardous waste characterization for the Civil Engineering Asset Management Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary facilities, equipment, and services to conduct tests in compliance with NPDES Permit and OEPA standards, utilizing EPA-approved methods. They must handle routine and emergency sampling procedures, including specific turnaround times for analysis, reporting results electronically, and maintaining strict confidentiality regarding Air Force data. Additionally, the contractor must ensure that laboratories are certified and compliant with Ohio DEP requirements and must notify the Contracting Officer of any certification changes or non-compliance issues. The contractor is also required to maintain effective communication by designating points of contact for regular and emergency interactions. The workload estimates provide a detailed list of the various analyses the contractor will perform annually, with specified quantities for multiple chemical tests, reflecting a comprehensive approach to environmental monitoring and compliance. This contract exemplifies the federal government's commitment to environmental safety and regulatory adherence at military installations.
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