B01 RFI Document_Potable Water Sampling services.docx

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY - This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. Solicitations are not available at this time. Any requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.

The Army Contracting Command (ACC) - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, is conducting this RFI in order to identify potential vendors that possess the required systems, expertise, capabilities and experience to support a requirement for Potable Water Sampling services at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), Tobyhanna, PA. Please refer to Objectives below and attached DRAFT Scope of Work for complete details. Any resultant Purchase Order will be issued by ACC-APG, Tobyhanna Division, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna PA 18466.

Objectives: The selected contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to execute a comprehensive drinking water quality monitoring program. The contractor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct weekly sampling for Total Coliform, E. coli, and Chlorine in strict accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PaDEP) monitoring schedule. Conduct annual, quarterly, and tri-annual sampling for a range of parameters including Synthetic Organic Compounds (SOCs), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Nitrate/Nitrite, Inorganic Compounds (IOCs), Lead/Copper, Halacetric Acids (HAA5s), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), PFOS, and PFOA. Non-reportable sampling will also be needed more monthly and quarterly (from 6 wells) for water quality parameters (Lab pH, Alkalinity, Specific Conductance, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, and Orthophosphate). The contractor must maintain the capability to perform emergency sampling as required in situations such as water line breaks or other unforeseen events. Ensure timely and accurate entry and submission of all sample results into the PaDEP Drinking Water Electronic Reporting (DWELR) system within the mandated timeframe set forth by the PaDEP. Promptly email all laboratory reports (via Adobe PDF) to the designated Water Program Manager. In the event a test result exceeds the established Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), the contractor must provide immediate notification to the Water Program Manager via both telephone and email. The contractor is to possess and maintain a valid certification from the PaDEP for the duration of the contract. It should be noted that all sampling requirements and analytical parameters are subject to change at the discretion of PaDEP. The contractor will be expected to adapt to any such modifications.

The government is seeking to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order under NAICS code 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services.

All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this RFI that indicate that the information therein is proprietary, or represents confidential business information, will be received, and held in confidence. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. Please note, if a solicitation or multiple solicitations are posted in the future, they will be issued by a separate solicitation. The Government reserves the right to follow up on a one-on-one basis with RFI respondents to gain additional information or clarity about information submitted.

Interested vendors are requested to provide information of their firm’s capabilities to supply this requirement as noted in the attached DRAFT Scope of Work.

Please submit any questions regarding this RFI to: Alicia Piercy, Purchasing Agent, alicia.a.piercy.civ@army.mil

Responses to this RFI addressing your company’s capability to support this requirement shall be submitted to the above referenced e-mail address NLT Thursday, 11 June 2026 by 12:00 PM EST. Respondents should include the following business information with the RFI response:

Company Name and Address;

Point of Contact;

Telephone Number;

E-mail address;

Company Cage Code;

Primary NAICS;

Business Size;

Current Registration in SAM;

GSA Schedule Number