Opportunity
SAM #140RR027Q0021
New Melones water-quality laboratory analysis
Buyer
RECLAMATION CONTRACTING ACTIVITY
Posted
November 03, 2026
Respond By
December 02, 2026
Identifier
140RR027Q0021
NAICS
541380
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is seeking laboratory testing services for water samples from its New Melones operations. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, California Great Basin Region, Central California Area Office. - Scope: Analyze water samples for 44 listed analytes and test types, using specified EPA or Standard Methods where identified, and report results to Reclamation. - Quantity and pricing: The price schedule lists estimated quantities for each test; the schedule identifies a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000 per year and $100,000 across five years. - Requirements: ELAP certification, specified turnaround times, reanalysis when required, and sampling bottles upon request. The attachment describes a small-business contractor, while the initial notice describes the opportunity as open market with no small-business set-aside. - OEMs and vendors: No laboratory provider, OEM, or vendor is named. - Period: One base year and four option years, with a possible extension of up to six months.
Description
Laboratory Analysis of Water Samples(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.(ii) Solicitation number 140RR027Q0021 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, as of March 1, 2026.(iv) This acquisition is open market, with no small business set aside. The NAICS code is 541380 ¿ Testing Laboratories and Services and the size standard is $19 million. (v) The contract line items are listed in the price schedule of the solicitation package. Please provide your rate for each test.(vi) This requirement is to acquire contractor services to provide laboratory analysis of water samples for the Central California Area Office - New Melones, as identified in this PWS.(vii) The period of performance is expected to be 5 years, a base year and 4 option years, from Jan 2027 ¿ Jan 2032.(viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The quote package will consist of the vendor¿s pricing information, capability statement, ELAP Certification, and past performance references. (ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Refer to this provision for information.(x) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. There are not any addenda to this clause.(xi) All additional contract clauses and provisions are included in the attached solicitation package.(xii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) do not apply to this acquisition.(xii) Quotes are due December 2, 2026 by 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time) and should be emailed to sherry_heibeck@ios.doi.gov.