F--Laboratory Water Testing Services, NPS-PORE

The National Park Service, Point Reyes National Seashore, is procuring laboratory water testing services under a firm-fixed-price commercial contract with a base period from July 28, 2026, to July 27, 2027, and four optional one-year extension periods through July 27, 2031. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380, targeting only small business concerns that certify compliance with the associated size standard. The contractor must be certified by the State of California’s Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program and hold EPA certification for drinking water testing, with proof of both credentials required as mandatory pass/fail criteria. All testing must adhere to California’s Safe Drinking Water Act statutes and regulations and comply with National Park Service Director’s Order 83A and Reference Manual 83A. The contractor is responsible for supplying all sampling bottles, labels, and labeling instructions, coordinating pickup of samples from a designated refrigerator at Point Reyes Station, and ensuring chain of custody and proper sample handling procedures are followed. Weekend emergency testing availability is required, and samples must be processed and reported according to federal and state standards. Payment processing mandates electronic submission of invoices through the U.S. Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with mandatory attachment of the business invoice prior to submission, and payment will be issued via electronic funds transfer. Prior to invoicing, the contractor must provide test results, chain of custody documents, and invoice copies to the park’s technical representative for review. The award will be based on best-value criteria, weighing price and relevant experience from the past six years, with quotations evaluated on total price including all option years; unbalanced option pricing may render a quote unacceptable. The contracting officer, Alanna Gardner, and technical representative, Alexander Bernhardt, oversee administration and acceptance, respectively. Contractors must comply with federal insurance requirements, including workers’ compensation coverage or self-insurance, and submit a site-specific safety and health plan detailing tasks, hazards, and controls. Uniforms, if required, must be provided at no cost to employees or reimbursed without reducing wage rates below applicable scales. All proposals must be submitted electronically by June 30, 2026, and include the solicitation number, UEI, and contractor contact details in PDF format.