Sources Sought-Analytical Laboratory Services

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District is conducting market research to identify qualified testing laboratory firms capable of providing environmental analytical services under NAICS Code 541380. The government seeks laboratories able to receive, test, evaluate, report, and dispose of environmental samples including sediment, soil, drinking water, waste, and air from Department of Defense projects and other federal and state programs, with all testing performed at the laboratory facility. Laboratories must maintain accreditation through recognized programs such as NELAP/TNI, DoD/DOE ELAP, or equivalent accreditation bodies including A2LA and Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation. For projects subject to DoD Policy and Guidelines for Environmental Sampling or Testing, laboratories must hold ISO/IEC 17025 certification and comply with the DoD/DOE Consolidated Quality Systems Manual. Prospective contractors must demonstrate capability in chemical, drinking water, radiochemical, industrial hygiene, microbial, and biological testing services, with data deliverables complying with EPA 540-R-08-005 standards and potential uploading to the FUDSChem portal. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by March 11, 2026, and should be submitted to Heather.A.Scott@usace.army.mil and Michael.S.Dolly@usace.army.mil. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for quotes; no contract will be awarded from this notice, and the government will not reimburse respondents for response preparation costs.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities. No incumbent contractors or current contract values are identified in this sources sought notice. The government expects standard turn-around time of no later than 28 business days for routine chemical testing, indicating the anticipated service delivery timeline. While no specific budget or award value is provided in this market research phase, the scope encompasses multiple Department of Defense projects and other federal and state programs, suggesting potential for substantial volume and ongoing work. The notice references eight example projects spanning Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) remediation, FUSRAP initiatives, civil projects, and active DoD installations with varying compliance requirements and analytical methods, demonstrating the diversity and complexity of anticipated analytical work.