L--U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY ACQUISITION FOR WATER TESTING SERVICES.

The contract entails the U.S. Geological Survey's requirement for water testing services, specifically the ICP-MS chemical analysis of metals and major ions for samples collected at their West Valley City, Utah office. Approximately 207 samples are expected annually. The contract will be awarded for a base year with two additional option years, allowing for continued service if required. All potential offerors must be registered with the federal contractor registration system prior to submitting their proposals. The procurement will follow the procedures outlined in FAR Part 12, which governs commercial item acquisitions. The contract is issued by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition and Grants-National, with administrative operations based in Reston, Virginia. While specific NAICS codes and set-aside classifications are not designated, the solicitation was posted in early January 2006. Interested parties requiring further information are directed to contact the designated Contracting Officer via email. The work includes precise chemical analyses critical for the agency’s water quality assessment efforts.