RadChem Analytical Testing

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Science Center is seeking small businesses to provide comprehensive radiochemical analytical testing services for environmental samples at their Denver Federal Center facility in Lakewood, Colorado. The procurement requires firms capable of analyzing various environmental sample types including water, sediments, soil, and tissues using precise radiochemical methods that comply with EPA and other standardized analytical procedures. Contractors must maintain critical accreditations including NELAC and ISO/IEC 17025, demonstrate expertise in sample preparation and analysis, implement strict quality control procedures, and provide detailed data deliverables including PDF reports, raw data files, and electronic data submissions. The evaluation will focus on firms' technical capabilities, quality assurance standards, and ability to meet specific analytical performance metrics for designated analytes and methods according to established schedules. Interested small businesses must submit their responses by June 30, 2025 at noon Mountain Time, including company references, socioeconomic status documentation, firm details, and a two-page capability statement.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS Code 541380 (Testing Laboratories) with a small business size standard of $19.5 million in average annual receipts. The sources sought notice does not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors for these services, suggesting this may represent a new procurement or re-competition of analytical testing requirements. While specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation documentation, the comprehensive nature of the radiochemical analysis requirements and the specialized accreditation standards indicate a significant analytical services contract. The procurement timeline indicates responses are due within two weeks of the notice posting date, with the government likely planning to issue a formal solicitation following the market research phase. The contract structure will specify detailed analytical services requirements including specific analytes, testing methods, delivery schedules, and performance metrics tailored to the USGS National Water Science Center's ongoing environmental monitoring and research objectives.