Laboratory Services for Dredged Material Analysis, Blanket Purchase Agreement, US Army Corps of Engineers, New England District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, has issued Solicitation No. W912WJ26QA058 for chemical analyses of environmental samples supporting dredge material suitability determinations. This solicitation invites contractors to provide laboratory services under a Blanket Purchase Master Agreement (BPA). The government intends to award up to three firm-fixed-price BPAs, with quotes due by March 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Submitting a quote does not guarantee an award, and the government is obligated only for authorized purchases made under the BPA. Interested contractors should email their quotes to Contract Specialist Jennifer Samela at Jennifer.M.Samela@usace.army.mil. For questions, contact Ms. Samela at 978-318-8324.

The document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for chemical analyses of environmental samples for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. The BPA will provide indefinite quantities of physical and chemical analyses of soil, sediment, and water samples over a three-year period, with a master dollar limit of $350,000 and individual calls not exceeding $25,000. Key requirements for vendors include laboratory facilities within the New England states, adherence to specific environmental manuals and quality assurance plans, and the ability to provide courier services. Evaluation criteria prioritize technical capability, price, and past performance. Vendors must submit a complete bid schedule in excel format, a mandatory solicitation survey, and be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The government intends to award without discussions.

This government solicitation survey requires vendors to provide comprehensive company and employee information to be considered compliant. Key submission requirements include company details (name, SAM CAGE, address, POC, business type), years of experience as a prime or subcontractor (including federal contracts), and a declaration regarding past project failures. Vendors must detail key personnel, including minimum/maximum employees, payroll status, anticipated staffing for the project, and any subcontractor information with teaming arrangement documentation. Employee experience and applicable certifications/licenses (e.g., First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Rope Access, trade licenses, Crane/Boat Operator) are mandatory, with plans for obtaining certifications required if not yet held. Additionally, the survey demands three recent (within three years) contract references for past performance, similar in size and complexity, preferably government contracts, detailing agency/company, contract number, value, POC, dates, and scope. A statement certification by an official is required to attest to the completeness and correctness of all submitted information.

This government file outlines the required parameters, methods, and reporting limits for chemical analyses of environmental samples, specifically for dredge material suitability determinations, as part of Blanket Purchase Agreement No. W912WJ-26-Q-XXXX. It details extensive testing for sediment/soil, salt, and freshwater, including various heavy metals (e.g., Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, Zinc), organic compounds (e.g., PCBs, PAHs, Pesticides, VOCs, SVOCs), and other parameters (e.g., Grain Size, Total Organic Carbon, pH). The document also specifies analytical methods (e.g., EPA 6020A, EPA 7474, ASTM D-422), required reporting limits, and units for each parameter across three years. Additionally, it includes a price (bid) schedule for these analyses, mentions expedited turnaround times (10-day and 5-day TAT), and courier services to the NAE Environmental Laboratory. The file emphasizes that recommended analytical methods can be replaced if alternative methods meet the specified reporting limits.