F--Laboratory Water Testing Services, NPS-PORE

Solicitation 140P8426Q0019 is a firm-fixed-price purchase order issued by the Department of the Interior for laboratory water testing services to support ranch operations at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, California. The contract is set aside for small businesses and covers a base period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with two additional option years extending the performance period through March 31, 2029. The scope of work includes the analysis of water samples for constituents such as E. coli, Enterococci, Ammonia, Fecal coliform, and Total Phosphorus, with a requirement for the laboratory to be certified by the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP). Key operational requirements include the provision of sampling bottles, coolers, and labels, as well as courier services capable of arriving within 90 minutes of park headquarters. The contractor must offer rush processing with turnaround times between 24 and 72 hours and maintain on-call availability with 24-hour notice. Award decisions are based on a trade-off process considering price, relevant experience, past performance, and confirmation of technical standards. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations.