Water and soil laboratory testing

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Region is seeking a small business to provide water and soil laboratory testing services for its Boise District. The solicitation calls for a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to conduct specialized testing on water and soil samples collected from BLM administrative and recreation sites. Required testing includes drinking water analysis for nitrate, nitrite, and E. coli, as well as soil testing for heavy metals such as mercury, lead, arsenic, and cadmium. The laboratory must be located within 10 miles of the BLM Boise District main office and provide services during standard business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday). Quotes are due by April 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM MDT, and will be evaluated primarily on technical capability, prior experience, and past performance, with these factors considered significantly more important than price.

The solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million in annual receipts. The contract requires strict chain of custody documentation for all samples and electronic submission of quotes. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive testing requirements and 5-year contract duration suggest a substantial commitment from the BLM. The geographic scope is limited to the Boise District boundary, which includes Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, and Owyhee Counties in Idaho. Wage determinations indicate that any workers involved in the contract must be paid at least $17.75 per hour, with additional benefits including health and welfare provisions, paid vacation, and holiday compensation. The contract aims to establish a long-term partnership with a qualified laboratory capable of providing consistent, high-quality environmental testing services for the BLM's regional operations.