Bid guide
How to bid on Drinking Water Testing for the Forest Service
What the Forest Service is buying
The Forest Service needs a laboratory to perform drinking water testing for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in Latah County, Idaho. This includes monthly total coliform/E. coli testing, annual nitrate tests, and up to 14 PFAS samplings per year.
The estimated sample volume ranges from 5 to 50 samples per month, with higher volumes expected in summer. Test results must be provided within 24 hours of sample collection. This is a total small business set-aside opportunity.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting your quote is August 5, 2026, by 2:00 PM Pacific Daylight Saving Time (PDST). Quotes received after this time will not be accepted.
The contract is expected to begin on September 1, 2026, and will have a base year with two optional years, for a potential total of three years of service.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for small businesses that are testing laboratories. The applicable North American Industry Classification Service (NAICS) Code is 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.
Firms with experience in environmental testing, specifically drinking water analysis, and the capacity to meet a 24-hour turnaround time for results, would be a good fit.
How to respond
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). To access the solicitation details, click "View original source" on the portal. If the first click takes you to the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
Your quote must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Jorge Somoza, at [email protected]. Do not send your quote to any other email address. Technical questions can be directed to Susan Graves at 208-935-4261 or [email protected]. Contracting questions should go to Jorge Somoza at [email protected] or 509-423-2224.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your quote clearly addresses your capability to perform all required tests, including total coliform/E. coli, nitrates, and PFAS. Highlight your lab's capacity to handle varying sample volumes, from 5 to 50 samples per month, and your ability to meet the strict 24-hour reporting requirement.
Since this is a firm-fixed-price contract, make sure your pricing is accurate and comprehensive for the base year and both option years. Detail your experience with similar government or commercial contracts, especially those involving environmental or public health testing. Provide clear contact information for your firm and ensure your submission is compliant with all instructions, especially the deadline and submission email address.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Forest Service; the original posting controls.