Opportunity
SAM #140G0126Q0255
Laboratory Analysis Services for Water Quality Sampling – USGS Caribbean Water Science Center and PRARNG
Buyer
USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
140G0126Q0255
NAICS
541380
This opportunity is for laboratory analysis services supporting water quality sampling and environmental permitting for the USGS Caribbean Water Science Center and the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Caribbean Water Science Center - USGS OAG Reston Acquisition Branch - Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) - USGS Caribbean Florida Water Science Center - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or laboratory vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory analysis of water samples for: - Total Suspended Solids (TSS/ROE SUSO) - Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) - Analyses must use USEPA-approved methods: SM 2540D, EPA 410, EPA 1633, EPA 8270D - Sample quantities: - 22 samples per period (quarterly, bi-annual, annual collections) - 20 additional samples in first quarter, 16 in second quarter (base year) - 1 line item for special studies/analysis (scientific data) - Technical liaison support included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Laboratory must be located near the USGS Caribbean Florida Water Science Center to meet sample holding time requirements - Results must be delivered within one month of sample collection - Contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) - Compliance with federal acquisition regulations, labor standards, and wage determinations - Vendors must be registered and active in SAM - Invoice submission via the Invoice Processing Platform - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are listed; all analyses must follow referenced EPA methods
Description
The U.S. Geological Survey Caribbean Water Science Center, Bayron PR requires water quality sampling to support environmental permitting. Period of Performance is one year from the award date. There are no option periods.Competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) 140G0126Q0255 is a small business set aside under NAICS code 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services. The size standard is $19 million.Question cutoff: 3 days prior to solicitation close dateThe anticipated award date of the contract is 1 September 2026SAM REQUIREMENT- Offeror must be registered in the SAM - SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT database before an award can be made to them. Vendor must be active under XXXXXX NAICS Code in SAM at time of award. If the offeror is not registered in SAM, it may do so through the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotations shall be submitted to Mindie Dixon at mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov