Sources Sought Notice_PANNWD26P0000029627_Analytical Lab Services.pdf

Project Title: Analytical Laboratory Services Notice Type: Sources Sought Notice ID#: PANNWD26P0000029627 Response Date: March 11, 2026 NAICS Code: 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services

The following is a Sources Sought notice. The Government is seeking to identify qualified sources under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services.

This sources sought is for market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR QUOTES AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE, nor does it restrict the government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing responses to this notice.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District seeks qualified testing laboratory firms interested and capable of receiving, testing, evaluating, reporting, and disposing of environmental samples [e.g., sediment, soil, water (drinking water), waste, and air] from multiple Department of Defense (DoD) projects and other federal and state programs. All testing will be performed at the laboratory.

Laboratory Accreditation.

Projects managed by the USACE will require laboratories to participate in the National Environmental Laboratory Program (NELAP aka TNI) or an equivalent, and recognized accreditation program(s).

Historically, these projects required laboratories to participate in accreditation programs focused on chemical and drinking water testing services. However, the USACE now manages projects which include compliance with accreditation programs associated with radiochemical, industrial hygiene (air), microbial and biological (toxicological) testing services.

Several states are currently recognized as NELAP accrediting bodies, see https://www.nelac-institute.org/content/NELAP/accred-bodies.php. A NELAP accreditation body will accept by recognition, the accreditation status of a laboratory issued by another NELAP accreditation body, also referred to as secondary accreditation.

Recognized non-governing NELAP accreditation bodies currently include the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (www.A2LA.org), Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc.

(https://www.pjlabs.com/), ANSI -ASQ National Accreditation Board (https://anab.ansi.org/laboratory-accreditation), and International Accreditation Service (https://www.iasonline.org).

Other recognized accreditation programs include American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, American Industrial Hygiene Association, ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board, Drinking Water Laboratory Certification Program, National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program, and National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program.

DoD Policy and Guidelines for Acquisitions Involving Environmental Sampling or Testing.

Approximately one-half of the projects managed by the USACE will require laboratories to comply with the requirements addressed in the most current version of the DoD Policy and Guidelines for Acquisitions Involving Environmental Sampling or Testing. Laboratories must have an established and documented laboratory quality system that conforms to current ISO/IEC 17025, as implemented in the most current version of the DoD/DOE Consolidated Quality Systems Manual (QSM) for Environmental Laboratories.

DoD/DOE Environmental Laboratory Accreditation.

Laboratories performing work for the DoD or DOE are required to participate in the DoD/DOE Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) and hold a current accreditation and required method certifications before preparation and analysis of samples is permitted. Laboratories performing work specific to the DOE are also required to comply with Department of Energy Consolidated Audit Program (DOECAP) Accreditation Program. The ELAP provides a means for the laboratory to demonstrate conformance to the DoD/DOE QSM. Recognized ELAP accreditation bodies currently include the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc., ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board, and International Accreditation Service.

Data Management and Electronic Data Deliverables.

Laboratories, to include subcontract laboratories, are required to assemble and present the results of their analyses in an organized laboratory data deliverable or report. Guidance describing the various data stages (e.g. levels), processes and reporting used to verify and validate analytical data can be found in EPA 540-R-08-005 (January 2009).

These laboratories must be capable and experienced in providing the government with a uniform format for electronic delivery of analytical data for environmental projects. Capabilities and experience with the management of analytical data and information via a secure internet SharePoint site and compliant with current state and federal guidance is desirable.

Laboratories are required to perform all tasks in accordance with the submittal of data deliverables generated by the Staged Electronic Data Deliverable (SEDD) software system (https://www.epa.gov/clp/staged-electronic-data-deliverable-sedd). At a minimum, the laboratory will be capable of assembling and submitting analytical data as a SEDD Stage 2A or other EDD format specified by the government. The government will be responsible for submitting information (e.g., quality assurance project plan) necessary for the laboratory to develop a common structure and dictionary, as needed, for each project. The laboratory is responsible for troubleshooting and correcting any issues/problems or discrepancies concerning the laboratory data.

Formerly Used Defense Sites Chemical Database Online.

Particular to the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Program, laboratories are required to be capable of uploading information and data files into the Formerly Used Defense Sites Chemical Database Portal (FUDSChem) at www.FUDSChem.com. At a minimum, laboratories are responsible for uploading SEDD Stage 2A files, and electronic copies of the laboratory reports (e.g., .pdf) into FUDSChem. Laboratories are responsible for troubleshooting and correcting any issues/problems or discrepancies concerning the laboratory data being uploaded into FUDSChem.

EXAMPLE PROJECTS FOR LABORATORY TESTING

Example 1. A FUDS that must comply with ELAP. Deliverables include FUDSChem upload and stage 3 laboratory data deliverable.

No. Description Matrix Method Quantity 1 Volatile Organics (full suite) Groundwater SW 8260 29

2 Methane, ethane, ethene, carbon dioxide Groundwater RSK-175 18 3 Total Organic Carbon Groundwater SW 9060 24 4 Anions: nitrate, nitrite, & sulfate Groundwater EPA 300 24 5 Sulfide Groundwater SM 4500 24 6 Total Metals, iron, & manganese Groundwater SW 6020 24 7 Alkalinity Groundwater SM 2320B 24

Example 2. A FUDS that must comply with ELAP and the State of Kansas. Deliverables include FUDSChem upload and stage 3 laboratory data deliverable.

1 Volatile Organics (short list) Groundwater SW 8260 15 2 Ethylene dibromide Groundwater SW 8011 3 3 Kansas “Low-Range Hydrocarbons” Groundwater KS-LRH 20 4 Kansas “Mid- & High-Range Hydrocarbons” Groundwater KS-MRH/HRH 16 5 Total Metals, lead only Groundwater SW 6020 11

Example 3. A FUDS that must comply with ELAP and the State of Missouri Deliverables include FUDSChem upload and stage 3 laboratory data deliverable.

1 Explosives Soil SW 8330 28 2 Total Metals Groundwater SW 6020 20

Example 4. A site currently managed under the Formerly Utilized Defense Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) that must comply with the State of New Jersey (NELAP). Deliverables include stage 4 laboratory report, similar to EPA Contract Laboratory Program.

1 Gamma Spectroscopy Soil GA-01 R 60

2 Gamma Spectroscopy Concrete GA-01 R 2

3 Sample Preparation (Grinding/Pulverizing) Concrete 2

4 Gross Alpha & Beta Concrete 9310 2 5 Rare Earth Element Analysis Soil 6020A 10 6 Arsenic, Lithium, & Potassium Groundwater 6020A 6 7 Benzene Groundwater 8260C 6

8 Isotopic Thorium Groundwater HASL 300 Method 4.5.5 (alpha spec): 6

9 Isotopic Uranium Groundwater Standard Methods SM- 7500-U 6

10 Ra-226 Groundwater EPA 903.0 modified 6 11 Ra-228 Groundwater EPA 904.0 6 12 Gross Alpha/Gross Beta Groundwater EPA 900.0 for GA/GB 6

Example 5. A civil project that must comply with the State of Kansas and the State of Missouri (NELAP).

Deliverables include stage 2B laboratory data deliverable.

1 Volatile Organics (full suite) & 5-gram Encore Kit Soil SW 8260 10 2 Semivolatile Organics (full list) Soil SW 8270 10 3 Total Metals, 23 Target Analyte List Soil SW 6020 10 4 Polychlorinated Biphenyls Soil SW 8082 10 5 TCLP - Volatile Organics & 25-gram Encore Kit Soil SW 1311 8260 1 6 TCLP – Semivolatile Organics Soil SW 1311 8270 1 7 TCLP – Total Metals Soil SW 1311 6010 1 8 TCLP - Pesticides Soil SW 1311 8081 1 9 TCLP - Herbicides Soil SW 1311 8151 1 10 pH Soil 9045D 1 11 Flashpoint Soil 1010 1 12 Reactive CN/Reactive S Soil SW846 Ch7 1

Example 6. An active DoD installation that must comply with the State of Missouri (NELAP) stormwater regulations. Deliverables include stage 3 laboratory data deliverable.

1 Chemical Oxygen Demand Surface water EPA 410.4 34

2 Nitrogen, Total as Nitrate Surface water EPA 300.0 34

3 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Surface water EPA 351.2 34

4 Nitrogen, Nitrate-Nitrite Surface water EPA 353.2 34

5 Oil & Grease Surface water EPA 1664 34

6 Total Phosphorus Surface water

SM 4500-P-F

(EPA 365.1)

7 Total Suspended Solids Surface water SM 2540D 34

8 Settleable Solids Surface water SM 2540F 34

Metals, Total Recoverable (aluminum, lead, and iron)

Surface water EPA 200.8 10

Aromatics (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (total)) Surface water EPA 624 46

11 Hardness, Total as CaCO3 Surface water SM 2340C 20

Example 7. An active DoD installation that must comply with ELAP and the State of Texas (NELAP).

Deliverables include stage 2B laboratory data deliverable.

Indoor air samples, 6-Liter summa canister with 8-Hr flow controller. Batch certification of canisters required.

Air TO-15 16

Sub-slab vapor samples, 1-Liter summa canister with ~200 mL/min flow controller.

Batch certification of canisters required.

Air TO-15 10

Example 8. A FUDS that must comply with ELAP and the State of Kansas. Deliverables include stage 3 laboratory data deliverable.

1 microbial DNA (Dehalococcoides) and functional gene analysis (qPCR), WATER Groundwater qPCR 6

SOURCES SOUGHT QUESTIONAIRE

The purpose of this notice is to obtain insight into the interests, capabilities, and qualifications of interested laboratories. The Kansas City District is soliciting feedback from industry as part of our market research efforts. The following information is requested with a limit of five pages for your response:

1. Please provide the following details for your organization:

Name of Company:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Unique Entity ID (UEI):

Cage Code:

Business Size: (e.g., large business, small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, VOSB) Point of Contract:

Telephone:

Email:

2. Does your SAM.gov profile show the North American Classification (NAICS) Code 541380 – Testing

Laboratories and Services on your assertions?

3. Does your company currently participate in the National Environmental Laboratory Program

(NELAP)?

4. Does your company currently participate in the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program

(ELAP)?

5. Would your company be interested in providing a quotation for the example projects/Calls provided? (Examples 1-8)?

6. Identify whether, based upon the scope of the example project(s), you would subcontract to one or more laboratories to execute this work or whether it would be self-performed. Provide information on prospective laboratories that you would approach to subcontract with, if applicable, including UEI and CAGE code.

7. Identify if your firm can provide sampling kit accessories (e.g., Terra-Core™, Combo Core™, Encore™, EasyDraw Sampler™, etc.) commonly required to support the collection of volatile organic compounds in soil.

8. Provide your standard turn-around-time (in business days) for performing routine chemical testing and submitting (a) a stage 2A/2B; (b) stage 3; and (c) stage 4 (or comparable) data deliverable, as outlined in EPA 540-R-08-005. The Government’s expectation is for a turn-around time is no later than 28 business days. Are you able to accommodate this expectation?

9. Identify current practices or procedures and duration regarding the retainage of project laboratory data.

10. Periodically, the government has a requirement to address non-routine testing such as in the areas of radiochemical, industrial hygiene (air), microbial and biological (toxicological) testing services.

Describe any experience your laboratory has executing this type of work or subcontracting this work.

11. Identify current practices or procedures for ensuring data generated by subcontract firms is complete and of sufficient quality to submit and upload to the government. Also describe extant procedures for ensuring the timeliness of deliverables from subcontracted laboratories, including corrective action procedures, if any.

12. Describe your laboratory’s experience supporting projects that have a FUDSChem requirement.

Describe challenges your laboratory has experienced meeting the FUDSChem requirements.

13. Periodically, the Government depends on the laboratory to manage the shipment and delivery of the collected environmental samples, making use of commercial freight or courier services. Describe your laboratory’s experience with providing such a service and the general process regarding the management of the samples and costs.

14. Provide input on any concerns or risks your laboratory has, based on the information provided in this notice.

Please send your responses to Heather.A.Scott@usace.army.mil and Michael.S.Dolly@usace.army.mil by 5:00 p.m. CDT, March 11, 2026.