Notice of Intent to Sole Source Modification for Contract 68HE0925C0002

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 intends to execute a sole-source modification to contract 68HE0925C0002 to provide additional funding and adjust the period of performance for the Freely Associated States (FAS) Water Quality Laboratory and Laboratory Technician Certification Program. This program delivers critical environmental and public health support to the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia, including Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. The scope of work includes updating FAS certification manuals, study guides, and examinations; procuring and shipping laboratory equipment; executing mandatory biennial re-certification audits for Colilert and Enterolert methods across six environmental agency laboratories; and providing specialized technical assistance and audit reports. While this notice is not a formal request for competitive proposals, the government will review capability statements from interested vendors to determine if a competitive procurement is possible. To be considered, a vendor's Program Manager must hold a current, active U.S. EPA Laboratory Certification Officer accreditation and possess proven, hands-on experience managing drinking water laboratory data validation and certification rules specifically within the Freely Associated States. Capability statements must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Allan Cris Dela Cruz by October 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific.