Water Quality Monitoring

The Department of the Army, through Army Contracting Command APG Tobyhanna Division, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Purchase Order for water quality monitoring equipment maintenance services. This special notice announces the government's intention to award the contract directly to Hach Company without competition, citing the company's unique position as the only authorized service provider for the specific analyzers in question. The procurement covers maintenance services for two water quality monitoring panels, one pocket colorimeter, one pH meter, and one benchtop DR3900 instrument. The contract falls under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a small business size standard of $19 million in average annual revenue. The sole-source justification is based on FAR 13.106-1(b), with market research confirming Hach Company's exclusive capability to service these particular instruments.

The primary purpose of this notice is to inform the contracting community of the government's intent to proceed with a non-competitive award while providing an opportunity for other potential contractors to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested parties may submit capability statements showing competitive advantages by 12:00 PM EST on September 22, 2025, to the primary point of contact, Kaila Black, at kaila.e.black.civ@army.mil or 570-615-7066. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive maintenance services including labor, tools, materials, equipment, sample containers, reporting forms, transportation, and supervision in compliance with all applicable regulations. However, the government retains complete discretion over whether to compete the procurement, even after receiving capability statements. The maintenance services must ensure proper functioning of critical water quality monitoring equipment used for environmental systems protection and water quality support activities.