Passive Flux Meters and Lab Analysis IAW SOW

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Washington Water Science Center is seeking a contractor to provide Passive Flux Meters (PFMs) and associated lab analysis services for studying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) transport at the Yakima Training Center. The procurement involves manufacturing and delivering 72 PFMs in various configurations, with a total of 182 samples to be analyzed for Darcy velocity and PFAS using EPA method 1633. Potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can submit questions to Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov before 6/6/2025 at 11:00 AM ED. The Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0134 will be issued on 6/5/2025, with written quotes due on 6/10/2025 at 11:00 AM ED. The anticipated contract award date is 7/01/2025, with the primary objective of helping the U.S. Army understand groundwater contamination and remediation efforts.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 334513 and a size standard of 750 employees. The delivery schedule is structured in three phases: 4 PFMs within 60 days of order receipt for a pilot study, 34 PFMs within 150 days for full deployment, and another 34 PFMs within 510 days for additional full deployment. The PFMs include various configurations such as 2-inch and 4-inch diameters with 2-3 sampling intervals. Lab analysis reports must be delivered within 90 days of sample receipt, with the overall project aimed at quantifying PFAS flux and groundwater flow rates before and after irrigation canal modifications. The place of performance is Tacoma, WA, and the procurement falls under the Product/Service Code 6640 for laboratory equipment and supplies. Quotes can be submitted via email to the specified contact, with the expectation of supporting critical environmental and military infrastructure research.