Laboratory Supply and Reagent Provision

The contract is for the supply of certified consumables, reagents, and culture media specifically intended for microbiological water testing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Products such as Colilert and m-ColiBlue24 are explicitly included as part of the required materials, which are essential for accurate detection and enumeration of coliform bacteria in environmental water samples. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Small Business Set Aside designation, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, as defined by the SBA. The North American Industry Classification System code 424690 applies, indicating the nature of the business as other medical, dental, and hospital supplies and equipment merchant wholesalers. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for August 14, 2026, at 11:30 PM Eastern Time. The place of performance is identified as zip code 96101, which corresponds to a location in California, though no specific city or state address is provided. The contracting agency is the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, and while no point of contact is listed, the opportunity is publicly accessible through the SAM.gov portal. The requirement underscores the need for reliable, certified products to support environmental monitoring and public health protection efforts conducted by federal land management agencies.