Questions and Answers - HT940626QE005.docx

This document is a Questions and Answers file for Solicitation HT940626QE005, addressing technical clarifications for a water sample collection and analysis services contract. The solicitation, issued by the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity, seeks a firm fixed-price contract for water sample collection and analysis at three locations: Shaw AFB, Poinsett Range, and Wateree Air Force Recreational area. Key technical details include laboratory certification requirements, acceptable analytical methods (specifically EPA Methods 200.7 and 200.8 for metals testing), and specifics about water sample collection and testing parameters.

The contract is structured as a small business set-aside with a base year and four 12-month option years, with an estimated start date of April 1, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for collecting, labeling, transporting, and analyzing water samples from surface water bodies, groundwater sources, and water distribution systems, with the goal of assessing water quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing remediation recommendations. Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists by the date specified in the SF 1449 form.