The U.S. Forest Service, Region 8 – Southern Region, awarded a purchase order to Environmental Quality Laboratories Inc. (doing business as Eqlab) for $73,429.64 on August 15, 2023, under a total small business set-aside. The awardee is an SBA-certified HUBZone firm.
The purchase order covers water sample collection and laboratory testing for the El Yunque National Forest water system (PWS-ID 661056 and PWS-ID PR 661056) to meet Puerto Rico Health Department requirements and comply with federal and state potable water regulations. Work is performed in Río Grande, Puerto Rico. The order carries a firm fixed price and concludes on February 14, 2027.