The Department of Defense needs a small business to provide water and wastewater sample analysis services for Fort Detrick, MD.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, supervision, and other items necessary to perform the non-personal water and wastewater sample analysis services defined in this PWS. The core services include the scheduled pickup and transport of samples from Fort Detrick facilities, laboratory analysis in accordance with Technical Exhibit 3, and the delivery of complete, accurate analytical reports to the Government.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract, 10mth base plus 4 12mth option years.
- How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid? Proposals are due on July 7, 2026, and must be submitted through SAM.gov.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
- Has experience with laboratory analysis and certification
- Has done work for the Department of Defense before
Don't bother if…
- You must obtain and maintain MDE and EPA Laboratory Certification.
- Laboratories performing radiological analysis must hold certification from the Laboratory Accreditation Bureau and NELAC.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory RFI due by 5:00p EST 26 June 2026.
- Proof of certification must be provided during the contract solicitation process and before the issuance of any optional periods.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation document and Technical Exhibit 3 for requirements and specifications.
Primary point of contact
Name
Darian Tippins
Email
darian.r.tippins.civ@army.mil
Phone
(520) 669-7195