--Laboratory Support Sole Source

The contract involves a sole source laboratory support agreement with Washington Demilitarization Company, LLC, located at the Umatilla Chemical Depot in Hermiston, Oregon. Scheduled for release in mid-December 2006, the contract focuses on several specialized tasks including Depot Area Air Monitoring tube sampling, waste material analysis, preparation of diluted chemical agent standards for calibrating and challenging near real-time chemical detectors, and analysis of decontaminants for chlorine content. The purpose of the synopsis is primarily to explore subcontracting opportunities. This procurement is managed by the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command under the Department of Defense and is identified by solicitation number USA-SNOTE-061213-002, with the posting date of December 13, 2006. The applicable NAICS code is 541380, which relates to testing laboratories. Although the exact place of performance details are not specified, the primary operations are expected to be conducted at or near the Umatilla Chemical Depot. The contract’s nature indicates a specialized technical scope requiring expertise in chemical sampling, analysis, and laboratory support functions specific to demilitarization processes.