B--Intent to Award Notice - MN Agassiz NWR - 5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement - W
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), specifically the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Minnesota, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for chemical analysis of water samples. The intent is to award this sole source contract to RMB Environmental Laboratories Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source).
Scope of Work
The BPA will cover the chemical analysis of water samples, requiring the capability to analyze a full suite of parameters, support same-day delivery, and provide timely analysis for time-sensitive samples. This ensures the integrity of long-term monitoring data for the Refuge.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Award Sole Source 5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: March 9, 2026
Justification
Market research indicates that RMB Environmental Laboratories Inc. is the only known laboratory within the Red River Watershed Basin capable of meeting all combined requirements. These include analytical capability, compliance with holding-time limits, chain-of-custody control, and timely processing, without risking sample integrity through shipping. RMB has also provided consistent service to the Refuge for over 10 years, ensuring methodological consistency.
Action Items
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any interested party believing they can meet the stated requirements may submit a written statement of capabilities. This statement must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Submissions must be in Adobe PDF format and sent via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov by the response deadline.