Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

The Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, is soliciting quotes for a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to support water quality monitoring and regulatory compliance under the 1944 Treaty and Minute 242. The procurement seeks a comprehensive LIMS software solution that must be compatible with the current StarLIMS system and includes software licensing, installation, data migration, on-site training, and a five-year service and maintenance agreement. Key technical requirements include compatibility with Windows 11 and government security software, sample logging and results entry capabilities, data quality control features, customizable reporting functions, multi-user access with secure authentication, and integration with laboratory equipment. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared under FAR 12.6, with award to be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced quote that meets all solicitation requirements. The solicitation was posted on September 11, 2025, with quotes due by September 16, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) and PSC category DA10 (IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software as a Service). The contract structure consists of a firm-fixed-price purchase order covering a base year and four option years, with each period lasting 12 months, creating a potential five-year total contract duration. The LIMS must support the laboratory's water sample analysis operations for treaty compliance and environmental permits, requiring the contractor to provide ongoing technical support and maintenance with specified response times for various support levels. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the solicitation notice, the scope encompasses comprehensive software implementation, data migration from existing systems, training, and multi-year maintenance services. The place of performance will be at the Bureau of Reclamation's Yuma Area Office laboratory facility.