Microbiological Analysis of Potable Water Samples, Modoc NF

The contractor is required to perform laboratory microbiological analysis of potable water samples in compliance with the California Code of Regulations Title 23, ensuring all testing meets state standards for drinking water safety. The vendor must hold and sustain active accreditation through the State of California’s Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program throughout the contract term, and samples will be collected and transported to the lab by Modoc National Forest staff, not the contractor. Quotes must be submitted by August 14, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time to margaret.forrest@usda.gov, and the solicitation is designated as a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541380. The contract is administered by the USDA Forest Service, with the primary point of contact being Margaret Forrest in Redding, California, and performance will occur in California, specifically in the Modoc National Forest area with a zip code of 96101. Additional terms, itemized services, and wage requirements are outlined in attached documents accessible via the solicitation’s attachments section.