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

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, W6QM MICC-FT BELVOIR, is soliciting proposals for Water and Wastewater Sample Analysis Services for Fort Detrick, MD's Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants. This is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services for sample pickup, laboratory analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with MDE and EPA regulations. Quotes are due July 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM Local Time.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide non-personal services including:

• Scheduled pickup and transport of water and wastewater samples from Fort Detrick facilities (typically twice weekly, with discretionary pickups within 24 hours).
• Laboratory analysis of samples as specified in Technical Exhibit 3, adhering to EPA and MDE requirements. This includes analysis for WWTP effluent, SOCs, radiological, treated sludge, and WTP TOC, coliform, trihalomethane, halacetic acid, SOCs, nitrate, metal, VOCs, PFAS, fluoride, lead, and copper. Wastewater radiological detection limits must meet 4 pCi/L.
• Delivery of complete, accurate analytical reports within 14 days of sample receipt.
• Maintaining all required certifications, including MDE and EPA Laboratory Certification, and NELAC certification for radiological analysis.
• Providing all necessary supplies, such as sample containers, preservatives, and coolers, maintaining a two-week supply at the plants.
• Compliance with installation access requirements, Anti-Terrorism Level I, and OPSEC awareness training.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
• Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)
• NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a $19,000,000 size standard.
• Period of Performance: A 10-month base period (anticipated Sep 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2027) plus four 12-month option years, with an optional 6-month extension, extending through June 30, 2031.
• Place of Performance: Fort Detrick Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Frederick, MD, and contractor's laboratory facilities.

Eligibility & Submission

• Eligibility: Offerors must be registered as a Small Business under NAICS 541380 and comply with subcontracting limitations. Contractors must obtain and maintain MDE and EPA Laboratory Certification, and NELAC certification for radiological analysis.
• Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist by the due date and time. Email size limit is 20MB; multiple emails may be used. Quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days.
• Evaluation: Award will be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical Capability (understanding, methodology, execution, management/staffing) is more important and will be rated Acceptable or Unacceptable. Price will be assessed for fairness and reasonableness.

Key Dates & Contacts

• Solicitation Published: June 12, 2026
• Quotes Due: July 7, 2026, 3:00 PM Local Time
• Primary Contact: Darian Tippins (Contract Specialist) - darian.r.tippins.civ@army.mil, 520-669-7195
• Secondary Contact: Jodi Woods (Contracting Officer) - jodi.e.woods.civ@army.mil, 520-669-7095