Description
The USDA Forest Service is seeking a small‑business laboratory to provide comprehensive drinking‑water sampling, testing, and reporting for administrative sites across the Shasta‑Trinity National Forest. The contractor must collect routine bacteriological samples (Total Coliforms, E. coli), conduct follow‑up sampling when “Present” results occur, perform chemical analyses (lead, copper, nitrate, VOCs, etc.) on designated sites, and deliver monthly reports and invoices. Work includes coordination with forest staff, adherence to California and EPA laboratory certifications, and optional additional testing in option years 2027‑2028. The contract is a total small‑business set‑aside with a base year (2026) and two option years, totaling up to three years of service.
• 10 Forest Service sites (ranger stations, guard stations, work centers) across multiple highways.
• Routine monthly/quarterly bacteriological sampling plus chemical testing on select sites.
• Required certifications: California State lab accreditation and/or EPA accreditation.
• Deliverables: lab results within 48 hours, monthly summary reports, invoices via the Government’s Invoice Processing Platform.
• Coordination: 48‑hour advance notice for sampling trips; 14‑day notification for interior access; repeat sampling within 24 hours of “Present” results.
• Options: Additional sampling in 2027 and 2028 based on water‑quality needs.