Special Studies/Analysis- Water Quality

Code B533
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Spend Category Level 1
Professional Services
Spend Category Level 2
Management Advisory Services
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PSC Category B533 encompasses specialized water quality analysis and testing services across various federal government contexts. These services involve comprehensive laboratory testing of water, including drinking water, wastewater, surface water, and environmental water samples. Analysis typically includes detecting contaminants, measuring chemical and biological parameters, assessing water quality standards, and supporting environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance efforts.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a wide range of water testing services across multiple agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Geological Survey, and Department of Defense. Awards frequently utilize small business set-asides, with contract values ranging from approximately $5,000 to $785,000 and performance periods spanning one to five years. Common contractors include environmental testing laboratories, scientific research institutions, and specialized water quality firms. Frequently awarded entities include PhycoTech Inc., RTI Laboratories, Pace Analytical Services, and various university research centers. Contracts often involve analyzing parameters such as metals, nutrients, organic compounds, bacteria, and emerging contaminants like microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Recent federal contract opportunities focus on specialized water quality testing services for various government agencies and locations. The U.S. Geological Survey has solicited contracts for analyzing drinking water samples, microplastics, and cyanotoxins in California, New York, and New Mexico. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking water treatment and sampling services for medical facilities. The Army Corps of Engineers has requested water sampling and analysis for dam and environmental monitoring projects. The Defense Health Agency is seeking non-drinking water sample analysis, and the U.S. Forest Service has opportunities for water and wastewater testing in national forests. These opportunities consistently emphasize technical expertise, laboratory certification, and compliance with environmental regulations.

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