Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Usfs R6 Drinking Water System Pfas Sampling and Analysis
Deadline: 24 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 12 Aug 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 147058301
Document Ref. No.: 1240BD26Q0083
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 1240BD26Q0083. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-03.
Requirement Description:
The USDA Forest Service, Region 6 (Pacific Northwest Region), requires professional laboratory services to perform Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) drinking water analysis for seventy-five (75) non-public or public transient drinking water systems. Testing is mandated by internal USFS policy to protect personnel and the public.
The selected laboratory must provide all necessary sample containers, coolers, cold packs, written technical sampling instructions, and pre-paid return shipping labels to various remote Forest Service Point of Contact (POC) locations. No sample gathering labor is required from the contractor.
Laboratory Certifications & Technical Methods:
To be considered for award, the laboratory performing the tests MUST possess a current certification for PFAS analysis from either the State of Oregon or the State of Washington. The laboratory must be certified to run specific US EPA approved analytical methods: EPA Method 533, 537.1, or 537. Proof of current certification must be submitted with the quotation package.
Schedule of Items (CLIN Breakdown):
CLIN 0001: Shipping and Handling - Mail sample bottles, QA/QC materials (trip blanks), shipping materials, and return labels to water system POCs. Quantity: 75 EA. (Unit price must include analysis costs for up to 19 trip blanks, representing 25% of systems).
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Notice ID: 1240bd26q0083
Department/Ind. Agency: agriculture, department of
Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: forest service
Office: usda-fs, csa northwest 2
Product Service Code: q301 - reference laboratory testing
NAICS Code: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
Inactive Dates: sep 08, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
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