Bgndrf PFAS analyses

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a laboratory to perform Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) analyses for the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The contract requires analyzing approximately 66 water samples and 15 field blanks annually, using EPA Methods 537.1 Mod and 1633, with potential for 48 additional water samples. Qualified laboratories must be NELAC accredited, participate in EPA Quality Assurance Programs, and have employees with current method certifications. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with a focus on comprehensive PFAS analysis across water and solid sample matrices. Key deadlines include questions due by April 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM MDT, and quote submissions due by April 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM MDT.

The solicitation is a full and open competition under NAICS code 541380 with a small business size standard of $19.0M. The previous contract was held by Symbio Laboratories, and the new contract period will run from May 15, 2025, to May 14, 2026, with four potential option years and a possible 6-month extension. The contract will cover laboratory analysis of water samples from brackish wells, desalination concentrate, and evaporation ponds, with a minimum required PFAS suite of 16 specific compounds and suggested reporting limits between 2-5 ng/L. Pricing will include unit costs for sample analyses, field blanks, sample disposal, environmental fees, and shipping, with options for rush analysis. The total contract is expected to encompass approximately 114 water samples, 31 field blanks, and 6 soil samples across the initial contract period.