Water Quality Sampling for Phytoplankton Analysis
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, has issued a Special Notice (W9127N26QA032) indicating its intent to award a firm fixed-price contract for Water Quality Sampling for Phytoplankton Analysis. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Aquatic Analysts, Inc. for specialized lab testing services in the Lower Columbia, Willamette, and Rogue River Basins. Responses from other capable sources are due by February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for commercial, non-personal phytoplankton analysis (lab testing) of water samples. This includes specialized taxonomic identification and enumeration of Pacific Northwest phytoplankton species from the Lower Columbia Subbasin, Willamette Subbasin, and Rogue River Basin Reservoirs. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Quality Section (EC-HR) has contracted with Aquatic Analysts, Inc. for these services since 1985 due to their unique expertise in Pacific Northwest phytoplankton.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract (intended sole source)
- Solicitation Number: W9127N26QA032
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services
- Size Standard: $19.0 Million
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 and DFARS 206.302-1 (Only one responsible source).
Response Requirements & Deadline
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. The Government intends to proceed with a sole source award to Aquatic Analysts, Inc. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quote to the contracting officer. If no affirmative written responses are received by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on February 12, 2026, an award will be made without further notice. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Submission Requirements:
- Business name, Point of Contact name, email address, and phone number.
- CAGE Code and DUNS number.
- If a small business, state the category (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, WOSB, SDVOSB).
- Statement of Capability (SOC) discussing skills and knowledge to provide the required services.
Point of Contact
Electronic responses and questions should be submitted via email to Jonathan MacAdam at jonathan.g.macadam@usace.army.mil.