Water Quality Sampling for Phytoplankton Analysis
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- W9127N26QA032
- Agency
-
ENDIST Portland
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- F999 Other Environmental Services
- Place of performance
- Portland, Oregon 97204, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District has issued a Special Notice (Solicitation Number W9127N26QA032) for water quality sampling and phytoplankton analysis services. This notice indicates the agency's intent to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Aquatic Analysts, Inc. for phytoplankton analysis of water samples from the Lower Columbia Subbasin, Willamette Subbasin, and Rogue River Basin Reservoirs. The sole source justification is based on the contractor's unique specialized capability to identify and enumerate Pacific Northwest phytoplankton species, a service the agency has relied upon since 1985. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and PSC code F999 (Other Environmental Services). This procurement will not be posted as a competitive solicitation.
The Special Notice was posted on January 27, 2026, with a listed due date of February 12, 2026, though no competitive proposals are being solicited under this sole source action. The agency's procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 and DFARS 206.302-1, citing that only Aquatic Analysts, Inc. possesses the specialized taxonomic expertise required to meet the government's phytoplankton analysis requirements. While the notice indicates that all responsible sources may submit information, the government has already determined it will proceed with the sole source award to the incumbent contractor. There are no specific eligibility criteria for other contractors to participate, as this procurement is non-competitive and limited to the identified sole source. The size standard for this NAICS category is $19.0 million.
Notice text
Water Quality Sampling for Phytoplankton Analysis
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Solicitation Number: W9127N26QA032
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location: USACE District, Portland
Classification Code: F999 – Other Environmental Services
NAICS Code: 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services
Notice Type: Special Notice
Synopsis:
This is a special notice prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2 “Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions”
US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District intends to award a firm fixed price contract for commercial, non-personal phytoplankton analysis (lab testing) services of water from samples covering the Lower Columbia Subbasin, Willamette Subbasin, and Rogue River Basin Reservoirs. The US Army Corps of Engineers Water Quality Section (EC-HR) has contracted with this small laboratory, Aquatic Analysts, Inc. (Cage: 06JV7) to perform phytoplankton analysis of water quality samples since 1985. Aquatic Analysts, Inc. has specialized taxonomic identification and enumeration of Pacific Northwest phytoplankton species. Phytoplankton composition changes outside of the Pacific Northwest and identification requires specialized taxonomists as those employed by Aquatic Analysts, Inc. as far as the US Army Corps of Engineers is aware.
The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is FAR 13.106- 1(b)(1)(i) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 and DFARS 206.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements (pending changes to FAR Part 13 per the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul set to take effect on 01 Feb 2026).
A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE POSTED.
The Government intends to proceed with this sole source action. The NAICS code is 541380 – Testing Laboratories and Services. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is $19.0M.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quote to the contracting officer before the notice end date. If no affirmative written responses are received by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on 12 February 2026, an award will be made without further notice. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Electronic responses and questions shall be submitted via email to jonathan.g.macadam@usace.army.mil. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is not responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONSES TO THIS SPECIAL NOTICE
1. Business name, Point of Contact name, email address, and phone number.
2. CAGE Code and DUNS number.
3. In the event that the organization is a small business, state the category of small business, such as 8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business, or SDVOSB.
4. Statement of Capability (SOC): Discuss skills and knowledge required to provide this equipment.
Contracting Office Address: US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, ATTN: CECT-NWP-S, 333 SW 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
Points of Contact for questions concerning this notice is Jon MacAdam, Jonathan.g.macadam@usace.army.mil
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