Delivery Order 140G0224D0004-140G0224F0328

The U.S. Geological Survey awarded a delivery order valued at $97,948 to SGS Axys Analytical Services LTD on September 8, 2024, for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemical analytical services. This delivery order represents additional funding and remaining funds closeout activity under a larger $38 million single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with USGS for PFAS chemical analytical services extending through June 2029. The work will be performed in Denver, Colorado, under a firm fixed-price arrangement with an ultimate completion date of February 28, 2025. No set-aside designation was utilized for this award, indicating open competition based on the contractor's specialized technical qualifications.

SGS Axys Analytical Services LTD, a foreign-owned analytical testing company headquartered in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, specializes in ultra-trace analytical services for detecting and quantifying environmental contaminants in various matrices including water, soil, sediment, and biological samples. The company has established itself as a leading provider of advanced analytical testing to multiple federal agencies, particularly USGS, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Fish and Wildlife Service. This delivery order continues the contractor's established role in supporting federal environmental research and public health initiatives by providing critical analytical capabilities for PFAS detection and quantification.