Water quality sample analyses

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), an agency within the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing wastewater analyses services. Specifically, the USGS seeks vendors that are Arizona Department of Health Services certified to perform the services described in the attached Statement of Work. This pre-solicitation notice is not a formal request for quote or proposal, and the government is not committed to issuing a purchase order or contract based on responses received. Instead, the government is using this sources sought announcement for planning purposes to develop its acquisition strategy. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement demonstrating their ability to meet the Statement of Work requirements via electronic mail to amberry@ios.doi.gov by April 13, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific time. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing responses to this market research notice.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any current incumbents or contractors, nor does it disclose a specific award value or budget range for the potential contract. The NAICS classification is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), and the PSC classification is F103 (Environmental Systems Protection—Water Quality Support), indicating the technical nature of the services sought. No numerical details regarding quantity of samples, number of tests, or service timeline are provided in the announcement itself, suggesting that additional information will be contained in the attached Statement of Work document. The narrow response window—only six days from posting to submission deadline—indicates the government's desire to expedite its market research and subsequent acquisition planning.