KAFB Water Sampling & Analysis
ID: FA940125R0004_2Type: 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f52917752aef43ecb739488b9888431a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified sources for water sampling and analysis services at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive laboratory services, including the transportation, analysis, and reporting of water samples in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and relevant state and federal regulations. This initiative is crucial for ensuring safe drinking water and maintaining environmental standards, with the anticipated contract being a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement under NAICS code 541380, with a size standard of $19 million. Interested small businesses must submit a Statement of Capabilities by August 12, 2025, to both Claudia Perry and Stacey Lee via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Claudia Perry
    claudia.perry.2@us.af.mil
    Stacey Lee
    stacey.lee.2@us.af.mil
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    DRAFT_PWS Water Testing and Analysis_Apr 2025.pdf
    The Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB) Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight (BEF) requires a local, certified laboratory for Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) compliance sampling and analysis, as outlined in this Performance Work Statement. The contractor must provide comprehensive laboratory services, including transportation, analysis, and reporting of water samples in accordance with EPA and New Mexico environmental regulations (SDWA, NMAC 20.7.10, 40 CFR 141 & 142). Key responsibilities include microbiological, chemical, and radiological analyses, uploading results to the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) within 30 days, and immediate reporting of abnormal results (e.g., MCL violations). The laboratory must maintain proper chain-of-custody, adhere to strict QA/QC programs, and be available for sample pickups and urgent analyses, even on weekends. Personnel must be adequately trained and undergo Operations Security (OPSEC) awareness training. The contractor may use sub-contractors, but remains responsible for meeting all contract terms, including those related to Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 (UCMR 5). Deliverables must be total, complete, and submitted concurrently to all designated recipients and the NMED-DWB.
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