F--WATER QUALITY SAMPLE ANALYSES
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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) certified wastewater analysis services. This effort is for Water Quality Sample Analyses and is open to Total Small Business concerns. Responses are due by April 13, 2026, at 8 AM Pacific time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for wastewater analyses services, specifically for water-quality samples from three locations related to the MODE 2 Project (Outfall, 100m above, 500m below). Key requirements include:
- Service: Wastewater analyses.
- Certification: Services must be performed by a lab with ADHS Clinical Laboratory Certification.
- Methodology: Must utilize EPA methods, specifically EPA 531.2 for wastewater samples.
- Parameters: Analysis covers Safe Drinking Water (SDW) and Wastewater (WW) parameters, including pH, Chromium, Chromium VI, Copper, Cyanide, Hardness, Mercury, Selenium, Sulfides, Nitrate/Nitrite, TKN, Phosphorus, Beryllium, Boron, and Total Dissolve Solids (TDS).
- Sampling Frequency: Includes annual, semi-annual, and QA blank/replicate samples.
- Reporting: Lab reports are required within 10-25 days via email in PDF and EDD format for NWIS upload.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: F103 (Water Quality Support Services)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, at 8 AM Pacific time
- Published: April 7, 2026
- Department/Agency: Department of the Interior / US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Submission & Evaluation
All responsible sources are invited to submit a capabilities statement detailing their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work. Responses must be submitted via electronic mail to amberry@ios.doi.gov.
Additional Notes
This is solely a sources sought announcement for market research purposes and is not a request for quote or proposal. The Government is not committed to awarding a purchase order or contract based on this announcement. No costs incurred in preparing a response will be reimbursed. An example Statement of Work is attached for reference.