Drinking Water Sampling Services within US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - Fort Buchanan is conducting a Sources Sought for Drinking Water Sampling Services within US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. This is for market research to identify qualified businesses, particularly those in HUBZone, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business categories. Responses are due by April 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time (AST).
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive drinking water sampling and chemical analysis to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and relevant regulations. Services include:
- Weekly Drinking Water Sampling: Collection and analysis for heterotrophic bacteria, total coliforms (including fecal coliforms and E.Coli), and residual chlorine levels.
- Quarterly Full Chemical Sampling: Collection and analysis for all applicable USEPA Primary Drinking Water Standards.
- Quarterly Ground Water Well Samples: Parameter sampling at Fort Buchanan Ground Water Well, including Total Coliforms, Volatile Organic Compounds, Total Hardness, Heterotrophic Bacteria, Total Metals, and Turbidity.
- Semi-Annual Lead and Copper Sampling: Conducted in accordance with Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDH) permit requirements.
- Reporting: All sampling events and analysis results must be submitted to the DPW Environmental Division within 30 days, with immediate reporting for EPA Maximum Concentration Level (MCL) exceedances.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for market research only, not a solicitation)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One base year plus four (4) one-year option periods.
- Anticipated Award: 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026.
- Set-Aside Interest: HUBZone, WOSB, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 10:00 AM AST.
- Published: April 1, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement demonstrating their ability to perform the services, along with the following required certifications/accreditations:
- Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH) Certification: Locally certified as an accredited and certified laboratory for sampling and testing.
- PRDOH Microbiology Drinking Water Laboratory Certification.
- PRDOH Chemistry Testing Laboratory Certification.
- National Environmental Laboratories Accreditation (NELAC): In accordance with TNI 2016 standard.
- Environmental Testing Laboratory Accreditation: In conformance to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
The capabilities statement must include a company profile (Business Name, Address, CAGE Code, UEI, POC, Business Size, Socioeconomic Statuses) and technical capability (similar projects, specific technical skills, anticipated subcontracting/teaming, and supporting documentation).
Additional Notes
This is strictly for market research; it is not a solicitation and does not guarantee a future contract award. No funds are available for response preparation. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for review. All responses must be submitted via email to harvey.odom.civ@army.mil.