PFAS Analytical Testing for Aqueous Matrices

The contract entails the performance of laboratory analysis for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in wastewater and other aqueous environmental samples using U.S. EPA Methods 1633 and 1621. This includes all phases of sample processing such as preparation, extraction, data validation, and formal reporting, ensuring analytical rigor and compliance with recognized federal methodologies. The work must be executed to meet stringent quality control standards to produce defensible data suitable for regulatory and environmental assessment purposes. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380 and is issued by the Government of Canada through the Department of the Environment (ECCC). Proposals are due by August 4, 2026, and the performance location is specified as Ontario, excluding the National Capital Region. The posting date is July 8, 2026, and the opportunity is publicly available via the Canada Buys platform, indicating an open competitive process for qualified laboratories capable of delivering EPA-compliant PFAS analysis under the specified geographic and technical constraints.