Albeni Falls Dam (AFD) Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES)
ID: W912DW25Q0010Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST SEATTLESEATTLE, WA, 98134-2329, USA

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Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- WATER QUALITY (B533)

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https://sam.gov/opp/784542d38950412d8b2d15670050da68/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting proposals for laboratory services to support water quality monitoring at the Albeni Falls Dam in Idaho. The selected accredited laboratory will be responsible for analyzing samples to ensure compliance with the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit, focusing on key parameters such as Oil and Grease, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Total Suspended Solids, Chemical Oxygen Demand, and Total Organic Carbon. This procurement is critical for maintaining water quality and protecting human health in the region, as the dam operates as a hydroelectric facility. Interested contractors must submit their quotations by 10:00 AM on January 29, 2025, with the contract expected to commence on February 14, 2025, and run for one year, with options for four additional years. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Xuejiao Sun at xuejiao.sun@usace.army.mil or Scott Britt at scotty.w.britt@usace.army.mil.

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    W912DW25Q0010 Albeni Falls Dam (AFD) Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES).pdf
    The document pertains to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for laboratory services related to water quality monitoring at the Albeni Falls Dam, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The RFQ aims to secure an accredited laboratory for analyzing samples in compliance with the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit, focusing on parameters such as Oil and Grease, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Total Suspended Solids, Chemical Oxygen Demand, and Total Organic Carbon. Key points include the solicitation number (W912DW25Q0010), submission deadline of 10:00 AM on January 29, 2025, and the expectation that contractors register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract awards. The base contract term is from February 14, 2025, to February 13, 2026, with options to extend for four additional years. Contractors must provide comprehensive pricing details, be responsive to specified requirements, and ensure that sampling procedures meet established quality and accreditation standards. The laboratory is responsible for supplying necessary sample collection materials and delivering results in a timely manner, adhering to established reporting formats and quality levels. The document emphasizes the importance of compliance with federal regulations throughout the sampling and analysis process.
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