KAFB Water Sampling & Analysis
ID: FA940125R0004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9401 377 MSG PKKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-0001, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- WATER QUALITY SUPPORT (F103)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking small business vendors capable of providing laboratory services for water sampling and analysis at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of laboratory analysis, including the provision of materials, equipment, and compliance with strict quality control standards as mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act and relevant EPA regulations. This procurement is crucial for ensuring public health and environmental protection through rigorous water monitoring procedures, with results needing to be reported electronically within 30 days. Interested parties must submit a Statement of Capabilities by May 6, 2025, to Sarah George at sarah.george.2@us.af.mil and Winter Silva at winter.silva.1@us.af.mil, with a focus on demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement.

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    The Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for laboratory services to conduct water sampling and analysis at Kirtland Air Force Base, adhering to EPA and state regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight (BEF) requires a local certified laboratory to ensure timely analysis, thus preventing invalid sample results that could lead to notices of violation. The contractor must provide all necessary materials and follow strict quality control standards while handling microbiological, chemical, and radiological analyses. Sample results must be reported electronically and uploaded into the Safe Drinking Water Information System within 30 days. The contractor is responsible for maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and ensuring proper chain-of-custody for samples. The document mandates regular inspections by the government and specifies penalties for any failures in performance, including the loss of state certification. This RFP reflects the government's emphasis on public health and environmental protection through rigorous water monitoring procedures.
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