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 sa…