F--Department of Interior (DOI), Office of Safety and

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0001) provides responses to questions received, as detailed in Attachment 3.

• The response date for offers is NOT extended by this amendment.

• The document references "Attachment 3" for question responses.

• The period of performance for the contract/order is stated as 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027.

• The response date for offers remains unchanged.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation for analytical services.

• Element List & Pricing: Listing the cost per additional element is acceptable.
• NIOSH 1501 Compounds & Aldehydes: For NIOSH 1501, the scope is limited to benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylenes. For aldehydes, the focus is on formaldehyde and acrolein, with a request for cost per additional analyte if possible.
• Reporting Format: PDF and Excel formats are acceptable for reporting results.
• Project Incumbency: This is a new project; similar services were previously procured via Government Purchase Card.
• Pricing Schedule: Bidders should use the "Detailed Cost Estimate" tab on Attachment 2, Pricing Schedule, to provide unit fees for various methods/analytes.
• Instrumentation & Rental Fees: The Government does not have the necessary instrumentation for EPA TO-25C (only TO15 and TO17). Bidders will need to provide equipment for sample collection. Rental fees for this equipment should be listed as an optional breakout of the projected cost.

This Q&A document clarifies requirements related to pricing, scope of work for specific analyses, reporting formats, and equipment needs, which may impact how bidders prepare their proposals and cost estimates.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for "OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES." The government is procuring laboratory sampling analysis and sample pump rental services.

• Estimated 2,050 Laboratory Sampling Analysis.

• Rental of 50 sample pumps for a one-week period.

• The period of performance for the sampling analysis is from 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027.

• The contract type is anticipated to be a firm fixed price purchase order.

• Questions regarding the solicitation are due by April 24, 2026, 1400 ED.

• Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, 1700 ED.

• Responses must be submitted via email to jason_nuckols@ibc.doi.gov and elizabeth_fuqua@ibc.doi.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

• Award will be made to the most advantageous offer based on the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable quotes with acceptable or neutral past performance.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 541380, with a size standard of $19.

• The solicitation includes various FAR clauses and provisions, including those related to Service Contract Labor Standards, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, and Organizational Conflict of Interest.

• Attachments include a Statement of Work (SOW) and a Pricing Schedule.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide accredited industrial hygiene and environmental laboratory analytical services to support air and other media testing/sampling for wildland firefighter hazard exposure assessments. This supports the 2026 initiative to conduct detailed exposure monitoring and develop effective control strategies.

• Provide laboratory analysis for hazard determination and exposure assessment purposes.

• Analyze approximately 2,000 samples for critical assessments.

• Support occupational safety and health program requirements for firefighter operations.

• Analyze personal and area air samples, surface and skin wipe samples, and bulk material samples.

• Utilize validated OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, or equivalent methods.

• Specific methods required for particulates, metals, gases, vapors, inorganic compounds, and volatile organic compounds are detailed.

• Turnaround times: Routine (5-10 business days), Priority (72 hours), Rush (24 hours with pre-approval).

• Maintain AIHA LAP accreditation and other relevant accreditations.

• Participate in proficiency testing.

• Provide quality control documentation and maintain traceability of calibrations and standards.

• Period of Performance: 12 months from date of award.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's accredited laboratory facilities.

• Contractor is responsible for laboratory analysis only; sample collection and follow-on analysis are excluded.

• Data is property of the U.S. Government and shall not be released without written DOI authorization.

• Invoices must include task order number, sample details, method used, cost, rush charges, and certification of compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing pricing schedules and detailed cost estimates for the opportunity. It outlines the CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) for samples and other direct costs (ODC), and provides a breakdown of estimated costs per sample type.

• Summary Cost Estimate: Lists CLIN 0010 (Samples) and CLIN 0020 (ODC) with total quantities and associated cost estimates.
• Detailed Cost Estimate: Breaks down costs by specific analytical methods (e.g., NIOSH, OSHA, EPA methods) for various sample types, including Respirable Dust, Crystalline Silica, Elemental Carbon, Metals, Nitrogen Oxides, Sulfur Dioxide, and more. It also includes line items for sample pump rentals.
• Quantities: Specifies the number of samples required for each analysis type and the total number of ODC items.
• Cost Estimates: Shows zero cost estimates for all CLINs and individual line items within this provided document.

Bidders should use this document to understand the anticipated scope of work in terms of sample types and quantities. While the provided cost estimates are zero, this sheet serves as a template for bidders to input their own pricing for each CLIN and analytical method when preparing their proposals. It highlights the specific types of analyses the government expects to procure.