Water/Wastewater Lab Testing Services

Location: Maryland
Posted: Jan 26, 2026
Due: Feb 6, 2026
Agency: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D
Solicitation No: 1232SA26Q0097
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Water/Wastewater Lab Testing Services
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Notice ID
1232SA26Q0097
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jan 26, 2026 07:42 am PST
  • Original Date Offers Due: Feb 06, 2026 09:00 am PST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Original Inactive Date: Feb 21, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: B533 - SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- WATER QUALITY
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
  • Place of Performance:
    Beltsville , MD 20705
    USA
Description

Description



This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.





Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0097 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Lab Testing Services.





This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.





The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380 The small business size standard is $19M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.





See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.





In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:




  1. Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the service description, price for each performance period with the total for base plus all options, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.

  2. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.

  3. Past Performance References- Please see Attachment 3- Past Performance document for what is required.

  4. Contractor qualifications documentation per requirements of the Statement of Work, Section 1.4.





REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.



DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.





Quotes are due on 2/06/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email.





(xvi) Questions-Elizabeth Calhoun may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 2/1/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.





Site Visit- A site visit has been scheduled. See details in Attachment 4- Statement of Work.




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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • 5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
  • BELTSVILLE , MD 20705
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Jan 26, 2026 07:42 am PSTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
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