Solicitation - W912HZ25RA011.pdf

This is a Solicitation/Contract for Commercial Products and Services (Standard Form 1449) for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Master for Biological Sampling Services issued by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). The contract is for biological identification and enumeration services, with a five-year ordering period from September 30, 2025 to September 29, 2030. The Environmental Processes Chemistry Branch seeks a full-service laboratory capable of performing various biological analyses across multiple USACE districts, including Kansas City, Louisville, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Omaha, Tulsa, and Vicksburg.

The performance work statement outlines specific requirements, including analysis of phytoplankton, zooplankton, benthic macroinvertebrates, and various toxin tests (anatoxin, saxitoxin, microcystin) using methods such as ELISA and standard taxonomic identification. Turnaround times vary from 3 to 120 calendar days depending on the analysis type. The contractor must provide sampling supplies, conduct analyses to the lowest taxonomic level possible, and deliver electronic data reports matching specified criteria. The contract will be awarded on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis, with firm fixed pricing and multiple potential awards anticipated.