Description
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking a qualified laboratory to perform total nitrogen and total phosphorus analyses on 165 water‑quality samples collected from numerous streams and reservoirs across Oregon for the AREMP program. The work must be completed within a five‑month period, with results delivered no later than 60 days after receipt of the frozen sample batch. The solicitation is set‑aside for small businesses, with a strict quotation deadline of 21 Oct 2026 2 PM PT.
• 165 water samples (60–75 mL each) delivered frozen in a single batch.
• Required analytical methods: alkaline persulfate digestion followed by Flow‑Injection Analysis using Lachat QuikChem methods (TN 10‑107‑04‑4‑B, TP 10‑115‑01‑4‑B) and EPA methods 353.2M/365.1M.
• Alternative methods (e.g., SM 4500) allowed only with full equivalency documentation approved by the government.
• Turn‑around time: analytical results must be provided within 60 days of sample receipt.
• Contract period: 31 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027; no renewal provision.