Water and wastewater sample analysis for Fort Detrick, MD Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment plants.

This contract involves providing comprehensive water and wastewater sample analysis services for the Fort Detrick Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment plants in Maryland. The contractor is required to supply all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform non-personal sample analysis services as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Core tasks include scheduled sample pickup and transport from Fort Detrick facilities, laboratory analysis consistent with specified technical standards, and delivery of complete and accurate analytical reports to the Government. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price agreement with a 10-month base period followed by four optional 12-month renewal years. To be eligible, the contractor must hold and maintain appropriate laboratory certifications, including Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Laboratory Certifications. For radiological analysis, accreditation from the Laboratory Accreditation Bureau and the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) is mandatory. Verification of certifications must be presented during the solicitation and before exercising any optional periods, with immediate notification to the Government if any certification is lost during contract execution. This contract supports compliance with the Fort Detrick Wastewater Treatment Plant’s discharge permit requirements under the Clean Water Act and Maryland environmental regulations, ensuring that sampling and analysis align with regulatory pollutant limits and reporting standards. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside managed by the Department of Defense, with responses due by July 7, 2026.