Bgndrf PFAS analyses

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a contractor to provide Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) analysis services at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The primary objectives include providing well water information for treatment technology design, meeting New Mexico Environment Department discharge permit requirements, and monitoring PFAS removal equipment performance. The contractor must analyze approximately 66 water samples and 15 field blanks annually using EPA method 537.1 Mod or 1633, with a maximum 25-business-day turnaround time for results. Interested vendors must submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to perform PFAS analysis methods, including socioeconomic certifications and Unique Entity ID number, to tvillegas@usbr.gov by February 21, 2025. Key qualifications include NELAC laboratory accreditation, EPA Quality Assurance Program participation, and capability of analyzing brackish water samples with 1-6 g/L total dissolved solids.

The procurement falls under NAICS category 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million, and the agency is currently assessing whether to set aside the anticipated firm-fixed-price contract for small businesses. Optional additional testing may include 48 water samples and 16 field blanks across 16 sampling events, plus 3-6 soil/solid samples per year. The contract requires analyzing at least 16 PFAS compounds with reporting limits ranging from 2 to 5 ng/L. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract will involve comprehensive analytical services with critical reporting deadlines of May 1st and November 1st annually. The contractor must provide sampling containers, protocols, shipping arrangements, and submit reports in both PDF and Excel formats, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to PFAS analysis for the Bureau of Reclamation's research facility.