Analytical Laboratory Services

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is procuring analytical laboratory services to support wastewater treatment system testing for the U.S. Navy's shipboard applications, specifically for LCS Class vessels. The contractor will be responsible for analyzing wastewater samples generated during performance testing, conducting analyses within EPA-specified hold times, and reporting contaminant concentrations to assess system performance and suitability. The analytical testing includes specific parameters such as BOD5, ammonia, chemical oxygen demand, fecal coliform, mercury, and nitrate, among other environmental measurements. Evaluation criteria focus on price and technical capability/approach, with contractors required to demonstrate reliable, accurate analytical capabilities and data continuity. The solicitation has a response deadline of 9:00 AM on September 3, 2025, with quotes requiring pricing, CAGE code, point of contact information, GSA contract number if applicable, business size designation, and lead time for service delivery.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380 with a size standard of $19,000,000, though the contract appears to be intended for sole source award to Fredericktown Labs, Inc. based on their extensive history of accurate performance in similar evaluations. The contract period of performance runs from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, with a base 6-week testing period and an optional 2-week extension available. The laboratory is expected to generate approximately 95 sets of wastewater samples during the anticipated one-year performance period, with sample transportation and courier services included in the contractor's responsibilities. The work will be performed to support testing at Westlake, Maryland, and the total estimated contract value is redacted but falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The contractor must provide test results within 10 days of sample pickup and maintain the critical data continuity required for marine wastewater treatment system assessments.