F--NOI- Sole Source WATER QUALITY SAMPLE ANALYSES
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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 US Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source purchase order to Legend Technical Services, Inc. for Arizona Department of Health and Services (ADHS) certified water quality sample analyses. This action is based on Legend Technical Services, Inc. being the only known source capable of providing the required services and maintaining the necessary ADHS certification. While this is not a request for competitive quotes, responsible parties may submit a quotation for consideration. Responses are due by April 28, 2026, at 0800 hrs PDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive water quality sample analyses to support the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) in meeting permitting requirements for discharging effluent from the Water Quality Improvement Center (WQIC) into the Colorado River.
- Services: Collection, analysis, reporting, and archiving of water-quality samples.
- Locations: Three sites related to the Yuma Desalting Plant (YDP) Outfall: the Outfall itself, 100 meters above, and 500 meters below.
- Parameters: Analysis includes Safe Drinking Water (SDW) and Waste Water (WW) parameters, covering metals and volatile organics. Specific parameters are detailed for annual and semi-annual samples.
- Frequency: Includes annual, semi-annual, and QA/QC samples, totaling eleven samples for the fiscal year (five annual, six semi-annual).
- Certification & Methodology: All analytical services must be performed by an ADHS Clinical Laboratory Certified lab and utilize EPA methods, specifically EPA 531.2 for wastewater samples.
- Deliverables: Lab reports are required within 10-25 days in PDF and EDD format for upload into NWIS. The sampling period extends until December 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (Special Notice) for a Sole Source Purchase Order.
- Justification: Award will be made in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items), and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). Legend Technical Services, Inc. is identified as the sole source due to unique ADHS certification and capability.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) is indicated, though the action is a sole-source NOI.
- NAICS Code: 541380 Testing Laboratory and Services, with a size standard of $19.0 million.
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, at 0800 hrs PDT.
- Published: April 23, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation will be issued. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation for consideration by the agency. A determination not to compete this action based on responses received is at the sole discretion of the Government. Responses or inquiries must be submitted via electronic mail to Anthony_berry@ios.doi.gov. Hard copy or web portal submissions will not be accepted.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Anthony Berry (aberry@usgs.gov)