66--Basic lab and field supplies for water quality res

The contract awards basic laboratory and field supplies necessary for water quality research, monitoring, and biotic surveys conducted by the Remediation to Restoration to Revitalization team. These supplies support critical environmental assessments aimed at evaluating and improving water systems, ensuring accurate data collection and effective implementation of restoration efforts. The procurement is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency through its Construction, Finance, Administrative & Ia Division, with the primary point of contact being Pamela Kuykendall, reachable at 513-569-7198 or kuykendall.pamela@epa.gov. The contract was posted on June 10, 2026, under solicitation number 68HERF26Q0066 and falls under NAICS code 423840, which relates to commercial machinery and equipment wholesalers. Performance of the work is not tied to a specific geographic location, indicating supply delivery may support activities across multiple sites as needed. The contract does not specify a set-aside for small businesses or other categories, suggesting open competition among qualified vendors. The issuing office is located in Durham, North Carolina, with a ZIP code of 27709, and all deliveries and coordination will follow the directives outlined by the EPA’s environmental protection objectives. Vendor selection and fulfillment will align with federal procurement guidelines to ensure timely and cost-effective supply of essential materials for ongoing water quality initiatives.