Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office is seeking a firm‑fixed‑price contractor to analyze 165 water samples for Total Nitrogen (TN) and Total Phosphorus (TP) as part of the AREMP water‑quality monitoring program. Samples will be collected in the field, preserved with sulfuric acid, frozen, and shipped with chain‑of‑custody documentation to the contractor for laboratory analysis using specified alkaline persulfate digestion and EPA‑approved methods. The contract period runs from 31 Oct 2026 through 31 Mar 2027, with a required work‑progress plan, compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and electronic invoicing via the Treasury’s IPP system. The solicitation is set aside 100 % for small businesses and is issued as an RFQ.
• Quantity: 165 water samples (each 60‑75 ml)
• Analyses required: Total Nitrogen (TN) and Total Phosphorus (TP)
• Methodology: Alkaline persulfate digestion, Lachat QuikChem methods, EPA 353.2M & 365.1M
• Delivery: Samples frozen, shipped to contractor; results due before contract end‑date
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, small‑business set‑aside, RFQ
• Period of performance: 31 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (≈5 months)
• Mandatory compliance: Environmental, fire‑season, hazardous‑material, licensing (Oregon Farm/Forest Labor Contractor’s License)
• Submission: Electronic quotation via email; questions due 2 days before closing