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How to bid on Selenium Speciation Sample Analysis for EPA Region 10
What the EPA is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 10, located in Seattle, WA, is seeking services for chemical analysis of environmental samples. This work specifically involves analyzing samples for total selenium and selenium speciation. The samples include aqueous, biological, and solid types.
This opportunity is important for vendors with specialized laboratory capabilities in environmental chemistry. While the EPA intends to make a sole-source award, they will consider quotations from other capable sources.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Proposal (RFP) was published on August 07, 2026. The deadline for submitting your quotation is August 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this exact time.
At the deadline, the EPA will review all timely quotations. If another source demonstrates the ability to fully meet the requirements, the government may change or cancel this solicitation and pursue a competitive acquisition process.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is best suited for professional services firms with specialized laboratory capabilities in environmental chemical analysis. Specifically, vendors must be able to perform complete selenium speciation analysis across aqueous, biological, and solid matrices.
Firms that have a proven track record in complex environmental sample analysis, particularly with selenium, will find this relevant. The EPA's market research indicated a limited number of sources with the full required capabilities.
How to respond
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Practical tips for a competitive response
Even though this is an intent to award sole-source, a strong quotation can still be considered. Clearly demonstrate your firm's current capability to perform all required selenium speciation analysis for aqueous, biological, and solid matrices. Provide specific details on your methodology, equipment, and personnel expertise.
Ensure your quotation explicitly addresses how you can meet the complete requirement within the specified performance schedule. Highlight any unique qualifications or past performance that directly relate to complex selenium analysis. Double-check that your submission is complete and submitted before the August 17, 2026, 6:00 PM ET deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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