Lab Testing Service

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with RFO FAR part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W50S8R26Q0014 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Lab Testing Services. This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The NAICS code that applies is 541380 and the size standard is 19 million dollars. This action will result in a firm-fixed price (FFP) purchase order utilizing simplified acquisition procedures. Requirement: the contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform Laboratory Testing Services, as defined in Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement. Site Visit: No Site Visit. Contract Line Items (CLINs): See Attachment 2 Pricing Sheet Place of Performance 1947 Harrington Memorial Road, Mansfield, OH, 44903-8049. Addendum 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. 1.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is being issued in accordance with the procedures at RFO FAR 12. The contracting officer is vested by authority above with additional procedural discretion and flexibility, for this acquisition which may allow to solicit, offer, evaluate, and award in a simplified manner that maximizes efficient economy, minimizes burden and administrative costs for both the Government and industry through procedures awarding this Contract. The Offeror s quote shall be submitted electronically as outlined below. The government contemplates awarding a single FFP contract based on a competition between small businesses where the Offeror s quote is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. 1.1. Questions regarding this RFQ shall be in writing and directed via e-mail to james.kliewer.2@us.af.mil. All correspondence shall reference W50S8R26Q0014. The cut-off for questions is no later than 1:00 PM EST on 11 June 2026. All questions will be answered electronically so that all respondents will be provided with equal access to all questions and answers. 1.2. The Offeror is notified that the Government will not reimburse costs incurred for quote preparation. The proposal evaluation and discussion procedures. FAR 15.203 do not apply to this acquisition. The Government will conduct evaluations using an approach that is most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered, using RFO FAR 12.203, considering solely the offeror s response to this RFQ. 1.3. The government does not intend to hold any exchanges after receipt of quotes and respondents are advised to submit their best offer at the time quotes are due. In the event that exchanges with respondents after the receipt of quotes are deemed necessary, the contracting officer may hold such exchanges with any or all quoters, at any time, in any manner, without complying with the rules in 15.204, which are not applicable to this acquisition. A competitive range may, or may not, be established at the sole discretion of the contracting officer. All respondents will be treated fairly and impartially, in accordance with RFO FAR 1.102. 1.4. Quote shall conform to all the requirements of this RFQ. Failure to conform may result in your quote being rejected and no longer considered for award. 1.5. By responding to this RFQ, the offeror agrees to meet all the requirements incorporated herein, and agrees to all the terms, conditions, and provisions. 1.5.1. The Offeror s quote shall be submitted electronically to the addresses listed under Quote Submission Instructions . The closing date and time for submittal of quote is 18 June 2026, 1:00 P.M. EST. 1.6 Quote Organization 1.6.1. The Offeror s quote shall consist of three volumes. The offeror shall submit an unclassified quote which demonstrates its ability to perform and meet the requirements in this solicitation. Factor 1 Technical Element 1 Detailed Staffing Plan Element 2 Chain of Custody Process Element 3 Lab Testing Location Verification Element 4 Example Storm Water Test Report b. Factor 2 Past Performance c. Factor 3 Price Required Content 1.7 Volume 1 Technical Technical shall be organized in sections as it addresses the corresponding sections and tasks in the Performance Work Statement. The offeror shall provide a realistic and descriptive solution for tasks and evidence that the offeror has current capability and resources to meet the requirements defined in the Performance Work Statement. Detailed Staffing Plan- The offeror shall submit a comprehensive Staffing Plan that demonstrates the capacity and expertise to execute the required testing services. The submission must include, at a minimum: An organizational chart showing the proposed team structure. Roles, responsibilities, and minimum qualifications (education, certifications, experience) for all key laboratory personnel and analysts. A narrative explaining how the offeror will maintain sufficient staffing levels to handle anticipated sample volumes and meet required turnaround times. Chain of Custody Process - The offeror shall provide documentation detailing their standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintaining sample integrity. The submission must include: A step-by-step narrative or process flow describing the chain of custody from the moment samples are received/collected through secure storage, laboratory analysis, and final disposal. Blank examples of the Chain of Custody forms and logs currently used by the facility. A description of the security protocols in place to prevent tampering, unauthorized access, or cross-contamination of samples. Lab Testing Location Verification - To ensure sample viability and adhere to strict hold times, the primary testing facility must be located within a 60-mile radius of Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (Mansfield LAHM), Ohio 44903. The offeror shall submit: The physical street address of the primary laboratory facility where the actual testing will be performed. A map printout or mileage calculation (e.g., via Google Maps, MapQuest, or similar routing software) demonstrating that the facility's physical address falls strictly within the 60-mile radius of the Mansfield LAHM, Ohio 44903 zip code. Example Storm Water Test Report - The offeror shall submit one (1) redacted or mock example of a standard storm water test results report generated by their laboratory. The submitted example must clearly demonstrate the offeror's ability to: Meet all reporting formatting and data requirements explicitly outlined in Paragraph 5 of Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement (PWS). Capture and display all analytical metrics and parameters required by the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) in Attachment 2. Provide data in a clear, legible, and professionally organized manner. (Note: Offerors must ensure any provided examples are scrubbed of any proprietary data belonging to other clients). 1.8 Volume 2 Past Performance - Past performance information may be obtained from any sources available to the Government. For example, the Government may retrieve past performance information from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), GSA, or Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS). As a result, this RFQ does not include a past performance information submittal from quoters. 1.90 Volume 3 Price - Contractor shall complete pricing using the provided Attachment 2 Pricing Sheet. Certified cost and pricing data are not required; however, the Government reserves the right to request information other than certified cost and pricing data prior to award. 1.11. Quote Submission Instructions: 1.11.1. The Government will only accept electronic submissions. Should the Government want to print the volumes of the quote, the submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. 1.11.2. Ensure that all volumes are submitted in response to this RFQ. Failure to do so may result in your quote not being considered. Your quote shall be structured in a manner that clearly addresses the requirements for this RFQ. Responses that are overly verbose or include marketing material are not desired. 1.11.3. Offeror shall submit their quote to james.kliewer.2@us.af.mil no later than the submittal due date of 18 June 2026, 1:00 P.M. EST. --- End of FAR 52.212-1 Addendum --- BASIS OF AWARD- EVALUATION 1. Basis for Contract Award Evaluation of Offers-Simplified Acquisition Procedures (a) Basis for Contract Award. In accordance with the procedures at RFO FAR 12 streamlined…