Laboratory Water Testing Services, NPS-PORE

Quick Summary

The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for Laboratory Water Testing Services to support ranch operations at Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price purchase order. Quotes are due by March 18, 2026, at 1700 PT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will furnish personnel, materials, equipment, and services for various water analyses on samples collected by government personnel from surface waters, lagoons, and potentially ocean waters. Key services include:

• Routine and rush testing for parameters such as E. coli, Enterococci, Ammonia as N, Nitrate as N, Total Kjeldahl nitrogen, Phosphate, Total Phosphorus, and Chlorophyll-a.
• Afternoon courier service for sample pickup from Point Reyes National Seashore, ensuring samples arrive at the testing facility within a maximum of 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Testing availability Monday through Friday during normal business hours, with options for 1-day, 3-day, 24-hour, and 72-hour rush turnaround times. Occasional on-call scheduling with 24-hour notice is also required.
• Electronic submission of test results within two (2) weeks of completion.
• Provision of sample bottles, labels, and Chain of Custody documentation.

Contract Details

• Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 541380 - Testing Laboratories, Size Standard 500 employees)
• Period of Performance: A base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with two (2) one-year option periods. The total duration will not exceed three years.
• Product Service Code: F103 - Water Quality Support Services

Submission & Evaluation

• Quotes Due: March 18, 2026, at 1700 PT.
• Submission Method: Electronically to alanna_gardner@nps.gov.
• Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Price, Relevant Experience, and Confirmation of Standards and Requirements. Past performance will also be considered.
• Eligibility Requirements: Offerors must be ELAP certified by the State of California for specified constituents (except Chlorophyll-a) and confirm their ability to meet all testing and turnaround time requirements.

Key Attachments

• Quote Sheet (Attachment 1): Provides the structure for submitting pricing for base and option years.
• Statement of Work (Attachment 2): Details specific testing parameters, estimated volumes, sample handling, reporting, and special regulatory compliance requirements.
• SCA Wage Rates (Attachment 3): Wage Determination for Marin County, CA, essential for labor cost estimation.
• FAR 52.212-3 (Attachment 4): Offeror Representations and Certifications.
• Technical Information Form (Attachment 5): Gathers quoter information, confirmation of standards, and relevant past performance references.