Water Quality Testing & Laboratory Analysis

The contract encompasses regular sampling and comprehensive laboratory analysis of water to assess microbial content, chemical balance, and adherence to regulatory standards, with specific emphasis on Legionella testing conducted in accordance with CDC ELITE protocols. This work ensures the safety and compliance of water systems under the purview of the Department of Veterans Affairs, particularly within the Baltimore area, where all testing and analysis must be performed. The scope requires consistent, high-precision sampling and analytical procedures to meet public health and environmental regulations, with results critical to operational safety and regulatory documentation. This is a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and it is assigned the NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is the 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245), and all performance activities are to take place at the designated location in Baltimore with the zip code 21201. Bidders must be fully prepared to demonstrate capability in adhering to CDC ELITE protocols and maintaining the rigor required for government-regulated water quality testing.