F--68HERL26R0005
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Superfund Analytical Methods (SFAM). This opportunity seeks high-quality organic and inorganic analytical services to support the EPA's remediation cleanup efforts. The SFAM02.1 Statement of Work (SOW) aims to streamline operations, reduce reporting, and align with industry best practices. This is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
The SFAM02.1 SOW includes:
- Comprehensive Analytical Suite: Superfund target analytes (Volatiles, Semivolatiles, Pesticides, Aroclors, Metals, Cyanide) in multiple matrices (water, soil/sediment, waste).
- Harmonized Methods: Alignment with EPA SW-846 and EPA's published methods.
- Simplified Reporting: Flexible Complete Sample Delivery Group (SDG) File (CSF) data package reporting.
- Flexible Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD): Staged EDD Stage 2a or Text file format (XFile).
- Streamlined MDL Compliance: Full alignment of Method Detection Limit (MDL) studies to 40 CFR Part 136, Appendix B (Revision 2).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) utilizing FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation), supplemented with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Proposal Due: May 1, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET.
- Technical Questions Due: May 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET (as extended by Amendment 0001).
- Published: April 27, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made following FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation procedures.
Additional Notes
Amendment 0001 extended the period for submission of technical questions. The new deadline for technical questions is May 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, providing potential offerors additional time to review the EPA's requirements. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.