Water Sampling - Thone Bay Ranger District
Overview
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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 USDA Forest Service (FS) has issued a Special Notice of intent to award a competitive BPA Call Order for Water Sampling and Hazardous Materials Services at the Thorne Bay Ranger District within the Tongass National Forest, Alaska. This requirement is restricted to vendors who are already part of the existing Multiple Award Schedule BPAs for Environmental Compliance Audits. Responses are due February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide services including:
- Hazardous materials surveys and assessments.
- Water quality testing and sampling support.
- Environmental remediation and abatement services.
- Compliance with USDA environmental policy and project management standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: BPA Call Order (under existing Multiple Award Schedule BPAs)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562910 (Environmental Remediation Services)
- Response Due: February 12, 2026
- Location: Thorne Bay, AK
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information and capability statements to determine vendor capacity to:
- Deliver services consistent with the scope and scale of the Tongass National Forest requirements.
- Apply necessary financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a project management plan covering cost containment, risk mitigation, and performance tracking.
Submission Instructions
Qualified BPA holders must submit a response via email to Darnell Williams (darnell.williams@usda.gov). Submissions should include organization details and a tailored capability statement addressing technical expertise and any anticipated subcontracting or teaming arrangements.