Environmental Laboratory Analysis and Data Validation

The contract entails conducting laboratory analysis of soil samples using EPA SW-846 Method 6010D to determine total metals content, encompassing all phases from sample preparation through quality assurance and quality control procedures. The work must result in the delivery of a fully validated Level 3 or Level 4 data package, ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific rigor in the analytical results. The scope demands adherence to established environmental testing protocols and the production of defensible, auditable data suitable for environmental decision-making. This is a Small Business Set Aside subcontract issued under NAICS code 541380 by the USDA Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, with performance required at a location identified by zip code 65401. The opportunity was posted on August 6, 2026, and responses are due by August 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating it supports a larger procurement effort, and participants must qualify as a small business as defined by the SBA. The technical requirements emphasize precision, accuracy, and documentation standards aligned with federal environmental laboratory guidelines.