Water and soil testing services

The Bureau of Reclamation's Western Colorado Area Offices is seeking water and soil testing services for project sites across Colorado and New Mexico through this sources sought notice. The procurement involves analyzing water and soil samples from various sources including reservoirs, rivers, creeks, canals, and water wells, with contractors required to provide electronic final reports containing detailed test results, non-detections, analytical methods, and sample collection and analysis dates. Interested businesses must submit a two-page capability statement demonstrating their skills and experience in conducting water and soil sample analysis, along with company information, business size classification, and SAM registration status. The government will evaluate responses to determine market capabilities for a potential small business set-aside procurement under NAICS Code 541380 (Testing Laboratories). Capability statements must be submitted via email to desplin@usbr.gov by 2:00 PM Mountain Time on July 15, 2025.

The government has not specified a particular set-aside designation but is exploring the possibility of a small business set-aside and has expressed interest in all socioeconomic contracting programs, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice. The total estimated contract value is $19.0 million, representing a significant opportunity for testing laboratory services. The procurement falls under PSC category B533 for Special Studies/Analysis- Water Quality, indicating the specialized nature of the environmental testing services required. The notice does not specify contract duration or the anticipated number of samples to be tested, suggesting these details will be provided in the formal solicitation following this market research phase.