The U.S. Marine Corps awarded a $2.24M firm fixed-price purchase order to C.k. Analytics, Inc., a woman-owned small business based in Hampton, Virginia, on August 23, 2021. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2026, supports laboratory testing services for potable water, wastewater, and hazardous wastewater sampling at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. The underlying solicitation was designated as a total small business set-aside and utilized simplified acquisition procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 13.5 for commercial items. C.k. Analytics, registered in SAM.gov since 2002 and certified as a DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, was selected through a best value tradeoff source selection process.
This contract represents core environmental testing and water management services critical to Marine Corps installation operations and regulatory compliance. The five-year performance period reflects the ongoing nature of water quality monitoring and environmental sampling requirements at the base. C.k. Analytics' demonstrated expertise in federal water-related services, supported by prior contract awards in environmental testing and technical support, positions the firm to deliver the specialized laboratory capabilities necessary for maintaining potable water safety and wastewater management standards at this significant Marine Corps installation.