Laboratory Services for Dredged Material Analysis, Blanket Purchase Agreement, US Army Corps of Engineers, New England District

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W912WJ26QA058) is for chemical analyses of environmental samples to support Dredge Material Suitability Determinations. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is seeking to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for these laboratory services.

• Provision of chemical analyses (laboratory services).

• Submission of a firm-fixed-price quote with a price breakdown according to the Bid Schedule.

• Review and potential signing of the enclosed draft Blanket Purchase Master Agreement (BPA).

• The Government intends to award up to three (3) BPAs from this solicitation.

• The Government's obligation is limited to the extent of authorized purchases made under the BPA, in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(e)(3).

• Quotes must be submitted on or before March 18, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.

• Quotes should be e-mailed to Contract Specialist Jennifer Samela at Jennifer.M.Samela@usace.army.mil.

Not specified in the document.

• Signing the draft BPA award upon submission does not guarantee a contract award.
• For questions, contact the Contracting Officer at 978-318-8324.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide indefinite quantity of physical and chemical analyses of soil, sediment, and water samples. The goal is to offer a cost-effective, rapid response method for conducting these analyses within required timeframes to support dredge material suitability determinations and identify potential environmental impacts for navigation and planning projects by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District (NAE).

• Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for physical and chemical analysis of soil, sediment, and water samples.

• Deliver pre-preserved bottleware and receive samples from NAE Environmental Laboratory at Fort Devens, MA.

• Maintain chain of custody for samples.

• Provide Laboratory Quality Assurance Plan (LQAP) accepted by the NAE Dredged Material Management Team.

• Meet requirements for analytical reporting limits, sample handling, quality assurance/quality control, and Electronic Data Deliverables (EDDs).

• Provide courier services for sample transport.

• Submit data management deliverables including EDDs, electronic data tables, and full laboratory data reports.

• Perform analyses in accordance with specified regional and national guidance documents.

• Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

• Period of Performance: Three (3) years from date of award, or upon reaching the BPA master limit, whichever occurs first. Calls can be placed up to BPA expiration, and performance of calls can extend past expiration.

• Purchase Limitation: No single BPA call may exceed $25,000. BPA master dollar limit is $350,000.

• Quotes are due by 05:00 PM on March 18, 2026.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Jennifer M. Samela.

• Evaluation factors: Technical, Price, and Past Performance.

• Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors.

• Award will be based on the lowest price that will provide services within the required timeframe.

• The Bid Schedule must be completed in its entirety in Excel format; PDF versions will not be accepted.

• Failure to meet requirements may result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories).

• Vendors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Interested vendors should review the "ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1" and "ADDENDUM TO EVALUATION" for detailed instructions and evaluation criteria.

• A mandatory solicitation survey must be completed and returned with quotes.

• Previous BPA awarded to Pace Analytical Services, LLC for $0. Scope may differ.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Solicitation Survey" intended to gather information from potential bidders to assess their qualifications and capabilities for an upcoming solicitation. It must be completed and submitted with a quote to receive consideration.

• Company Information: Name, SAM CAGE Code, address, Point of Contact (POC) details.
• Business Type: Corporation, Partnership, Sole Proprietor, or Other.
• Experience: Years of experience in the services, specifically as a prime contractor or subcontractor, and years performing Federal Government contracts. Subcontractor experience is only counted if a teaming arrangement is confirmed.
• Past Performance: Details on any failures to complete awarded work, with reasons.
• Key Personnel: Minimum and maximum number of employees, whether employees are on payroll, and the number of employees anticipated for the project.
• Subcontracting: Information on prime contractors hiring subcontractors, including teaming arrangement documentation.
• Employee Experience: Details on employees performing the work (current position/title and years of experience).
• Certificates/Licenses: Requirements for specific certifications (e.g., First Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, Rope Access, Crane Operator, Approved LQAP) and plans for obtaining them if not yet acquired. Submissions with certifications are rated higher.
• References: Three past contract references (within the last three years) similar in size and complexity to the scope of work, including agency, contract number, value, POC, start/end dates, and scope description. Government contracts are preferred.
• Statement Certification: A certification by an official that the provided information is accurate and complete.

This form is crucial for bidders to demonstrate their qualifications, experience, and capacity to perform the work. Completing it accurately and thoroughly is a requirement for consideration in the solicitation process. It helps the Government evaluate a bidder's suitability and potential performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Bid Schedule (Price Schedule) for chemical analyses of environmental samples in support of dredge material suitability determinations. It outlines the parameters, analytical methods, required reporting limits (RL), RL units, and pricing structure for Years 1, 2, and 3 under Blanket Purchase Agreement No. W912WJ-26-Q-XXXX.

• Sediment/Soil Testing Parameters: Includes analyses for grain size, total solids, specific gravity, bulk density, Atterberg limits, Total Organic Carbon, various metals (e.g., Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Zinc), Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), Pesticides, Herbicides, Pthalates, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Semivolatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs), Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH), Corrosivity (pH), Reactive Cyanide, Reactive Sulfide, Ignitability, Phosphorous, Total and unionized ammonia, AVS/SEM, TCLP Extraction, and SPLP Extraction.
• Salt and Freshwater Testing Parameters: Includes Total Suspended Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Metals (Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium (VI), Copper, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Selenium, Silver, Zinc), PCBs, Pentachlorophenol, Pesticides, Nitrogen (Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total Kjeldahl), Phosphorous, Total, and Chlorophyll-a.
• Analytical Methods: Specifies recommended methods (e.g., ASTM, EPA, SM) for each parameter.
• Reporting Limits (RL): Defines the required detection limits for each parameter and their units (e.g., mg/kg, μg/kg, mg/L, μg/L, pH, degF, umole/g).
• Pricing: Provides columns for Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 pricing for each parameter. A note indicates that offerors may propose '$0' if no cost is associated with a parameter or service.
• Expedited Turnaround Time (TAT): Includes a section for expedited TAT fees (10-Day and 5-Day).
• Courier Service: A section for courier service pricing is included.

Bidders must use this schedule to propose pricing for the specified analytical services. It details the scope of required testing, the required detection limits, and the analytical methods that must be adhered to or can be substituted. Understanding these requirements is crucial for developing a compliant and competitive proposal. The structure of this schedule will likely dictate the format for submitting pricing information.