Laboratory Analysis of Water Samples – 140RR027Q0021

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	140RR027Q0021
Agency	Departmental Offices
Office	Reclamation Contracting Activity
Where	See the notice
Posted	November 5, 2026
Bids due	December 2, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-08:00)
Who can bid	Small businesses only
Industry	Engineering & architecture (NAICS 541380)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting contact	Heibeck, Sherry · sherry_heibeck@ios.doi.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

Laboratory Analysis of Water Samples (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number 140RR027Q0021 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, as of March 1, 2026. (iv) This acquisition is open market, with no small business set aside. The NAICS code is 541380 ¿ Testing Laboratories and Services and the size standard is $19 million. (v) The contract line items are listed in the price schedule of the solicitation package. Please provide your rate for each test.…

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