Water Sample Testing and Analysis for Region 8 Forest Service
ID: 12444026Q0005Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 2Atlanta, GA, 303092449, 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/workspace/contract/opp/d1562d95692f46238620ee807fb2ee3f/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking proposals for water sample testing and analysis focused on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water systems across Region 8, which includes 13 Southern states and Puerto Rico. The selected contractor will be responsible for conducting PFAS analysis using EPA Methods 537.1 or 533, providing all necessary equipment and supplies, and reporting findings to the Forest Service and relevant state agencies. This procurement is crucial for ensuring compliance with established Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for specific PFAS chemicals, thereby safeguarding public health. Interested small businesses must submit their technical and price proposals by January 5, 2026, at 5 PM EST, and should ensure they are registered in SAM.gov. For further inquiries, contact Melody Flores at melody.flores@usda.gov or Kimberly Barnett at kimberly.barnett2@usda.gov.

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    PFAS Laboratory Testing SOW Southern Region.pdf
    This Task Order outlines the requirements for laboratory testing of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water systems managed by the Forest Service in Region 8, which spans 13 Southern states and Puerto Rico. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six specific PFAS chemicals and PFAS mixtures. The selected laboratory will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, shipping, testing, and reporting for 31 Forest Service water systems, including five public water systems requiring reporting to state primacy agencies. Testing will follow EPA methods 537.1 or 533, with analysis for PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, HFPO-DA, and PFBS. The contract includes provisions for duplicate and field blank sample analysis if initial results exceed trigger levels, assuming a 25% trigger rate for cost estimation. Deliverables include a project work plan detailing methodologies, personnel, and a quality assurance plan, and a final report summarizing all test results, deviations, and QA/QC efforts. The work is scheduled to be completed within one year of the first sample shipment, with a 15-month period of performance.
    Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf
    The USDA is seeking proposals for laboratory testing of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water systems across Region 8 (Southern Region), covering 13 states and Puerto Rico. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 541380. The contractor will conduct PFAS analysis using EPA Method 537.1 or 533, provide all necessary equipment, shipping, and supplies, and report findings to the USFS and relevant primacy agencies. Bids are due by January 5th, 2026, at 5 PM EST, and must include technical and price proposals, along with contractor representations and certifications. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
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