Water Quality Sampling for Phytoplankton Analysis
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking to award a firm fixed price contract for water quality sampling and phytoplankton analysis services in the Lower Columbia Subbasin, Willamette Subbasin, and Rogue River Basin Reservoirs. The procurement aims to continue the specialized lab testing services provided by Aquatic Analysts, Inc., which has been conducting phytoplankton analysis for the Corps since 1985, utilizing their expertise in identifying Pacific Northwest phytoplankton species. This sole source action is justified under FAR regulations, and interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on February 12, 2026, to Jonathan MacAdam at jonathan.g.macadam@usace.army.mil, as no competitive solicitation will be posted.