Water Systems Testing for the White Mountain National Forest
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12444326Q0002
- Agency
- Region 9 - Eastern Region Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- Campton, New Hampshire 03223, United States
- Points of contact
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- Keith Reichard keith.reichard@usda.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Eastern Region is soliciting quotations for comprehensive water systems testing services for the White Mountain National Forest under Solicitation Number 12444326Q0002, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The procurement encompasses microbiological, chemical, and specialized analyses including Total Coliform, E. coli, lead, copper, arsenic, pH, VOCs, and PFAS testing across multiple forest locations in New Hampshire and Maine. Contractors must be accredited by the New Hampshire Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NHELAP) and are responsible for providing all sampling supplies, including bottles, preservatives, coolers, and prepaid shipping labels. Award will be made using best-value principles with evaluation focusing on past performance and relevant experience, and the experience and qualifications of key personnel, rather than lowest cost. The question deadline is January 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, with proposals due by January 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $19.0 million under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services). The incumbent contractor is Absolute Resource Associates, LLC, which performed work under previous contract 12444322P0061 with a total value of $46,893.00 across a base and four option years. The contract structure includes a base period from the award date through December 14, 2026, and one option year extending from December 15, 2026, to December 14, 2027. Testing will occur at seven locations including the White Mountain Administrative Complex, Androscoggin Ranger Station, Lincoln Woods Water System, Crocker Pond Campground, Dolly Copp Picnic Area, Albany Landfill Monitoring Wells (4 wells), and East Central Lagoon Monitoring Wells (3 wells), with specific seasonal testing requirements and varying quantities of tests per parameter. The place of performance is Campton, New Hampshire 03223, with sample shipments to addresses in Campton, Conway, and Gorham, New Hampshire.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12444326Q0002 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for WMF Drinking Water Testing.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services The small business size standard is $19.0 - Size standard in millions of dollars. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
See Amendments 0001 and 0002.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12444326Q0002 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for WMF Drinking Water Testing.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services The small business size standard is $19.0 - Size standard in millions of dollars. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 0002.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 Schedule of Items.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 4 - Service Contract Act WD 2015-4021.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| Attachment 5 - Service Contract Act WD 2015-6075.pdf | ||
| Attachment 6 Government Provided Technical Proposal Forms.rtf | RTF text file | |
| Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 7 Amendment 0001.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Water Systems Testing for the White Mountain National Forest | Award Notice | |
| Water Systems Testing for the White Mountain National Forest | Solicitation |
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