Drinking Water Sampling Services within US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan

Sources Sought Announcement for
1. General Information Drinking Water Sampling Services within US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan
• Agency: Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC)
• Location: Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico
• Classification Codes:
NAICS: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services (Small Business Size Standard: $19 million)
PSC: B533 Special Studies/Analysis- Water Quality
2. Description of Requirement
The MICC-Fort Buchanan is seeking qualified sources to provide contracted works to support services in connection with Drinking Water Sampling Services at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico within US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan. Work to be performed shall be described in the Statement of Work, Technical Specifications, and Drawings. The scope of work is detailed in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
3. Purpose of this Notice
This Sources Sought is for market research and informational purposes only. It is NOT a solicitation (e.g., RFQ, RFP) and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The purpose is to identify qualified businesses, particularly those in one or more of the following SBA Certified socioeconomic categories, capable of performing the required services:
• HUBZone
• Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
4. Submission Requirements
Interested parties must have the following certifications and are requested to submit the certifications along with a capabilities statement that demonstrates the ability to perform the services described. Certifications/Accreditation Required:
CERTIFICATION 1: Vendor must be locally certified by the Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH) as an accredited and certified laboratory to perform sampling and testing
in compliance to local and federal laws and regulation, conforming to Puerto Rico Drinking Water Program and PRDOH Hygiene Laboratory Certification Program, the latest Drinking Water Analysis Methods, and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) federal requirements as delegated to state.
CERTIFICATION 2: Puerto Rico Department of Health Microbiology Drinking Water Laboratory Certification, in accordance with the requirements of the "Manual for the Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water, PROOH-016-8-90, Revision 15", and the "Protocol for the Use of Water Supply Performance Evaluation Samples in the Drinking Water Laboratory Certification Program, PROOH-016-5-92, Revision 8.0"
CERTIFICATION 3: Puerto Rico Department of Health Chemistry Testing Laboratory Certification, in accordance with the requirements of the "Manual for the Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water, PRDOH-016-8-90, Revision 15", and the "Protocol for the Use of Water Supply Performance Evaluation Samples in the Drinking Water Laboratory Certification Program, PRDOH-016-6-92 Revision 8.0".
CERTIFICATION 4: National Environmental Laboratories Accreditation, in accordance to NELAC Institute (TNI) 2016 standard, the national basis for accrediting environmental testing laboratories and in conformance to the Puerto Rico Department of Health Laboratory Proficiency Program and the requirements of the "Manual for the Certification of Laboratories Analyzing Drinking Water, PRDOH-0168-90, Revision 15", and the "Protocol for the Use of Water Supply Performance Evaluation Samples in the Drinking Water Laboratory Certification Program, PRDOH-016-6-92 Revision 8.0".
ACCREDITATION 1: Environmental Testing Laboratory Accreditation, in conformance to ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) 17025:2017, and contingent upon successful on-going compliance with the NELAC Standards.
The capability statement must include the following information:
• Company Profile:
• Business Name and Address
• CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI)
• Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, and Email)
• Business Size and all applicable Socioeconomic Statuses
• Technical Capability:
• A summary of similar projects completed in the past, detailing the scope and complexity of the work.
• A description of the specific technical skills your company possesses to perform the required tasks.
• If subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, describe the management structure and the capabilities of the proposed partners.
• Documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capabilities.
5. Anticipated Contract Details
• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
• Period of Performance: The Government anticipates a Base Period of one year plus four (4) one-year option periods.
• Anticipated Award: 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026.
6. Response Instructions
• Deadline: Responses must be received no later than April 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time (AST).
• Submission: All responses must be submitted via email to harvey.odom.civ@army.mil.
• Attachments: A draft PWS is attached for review.
7. DISCLAIMER
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND WILL NOT BE RETURNED. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE SOLICITATION, IF ONE IS ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM.GOV). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR SAM.GOV FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED