Dust Analysis Government Bids & RFPs

The period of performance under this BPA is estimated to be from 04/20/2026 through 04/19/2031. Each BPA call order will have the period of performance specified based on needs at the time of each BPA call order award.

Payments may be made via government purchase card for orders under $10,**** or through the Treasury's Invoice Payment Platform (IPP) for orders over $10,**** but not exceeding $100,****.

Award shall be made to the vendor whose response package, conforming to this solicitation, is determined to be the most advantageous to the government, cost or price and the other noncost or nonprice factors listed above. Overall nonprice merit will be considered more important than price or cost.

Respondents shall submit resumes of scientists that will be analyzing the microplastic samples including education and experience in analysis of microplastics samples using current references, keys, and publications. Respondents must be established in the required services business and provide a narrative describing their capabilities. Respondents shall submit not less than two references for services performed during the past three years.

If the contractor fails to respond in a timely manner to any portion of this contract, delay will be attributed to the contractor. Although the period of performance may change due to the delay, the price may be subject to a downward adjustment.

The overall not-to-exceed value for the life of the subject BPA is $100,****.

The delivery is estimated by the delivery date of July 17, 2026, with a period of performance from June 1, 2026, to November 27, 2026. The bid notice states Delivery Estimated by Delivery Date 17 Jul 2026.

The bid notice indicates that payment will be made by electronic funds transfer system for award management, and specifies Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions. The notice states Payment will be made by Code Cruz Zamudio, email: cruz. a. zamudio. civ@army. mil.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion, but it is a solicitation for a Request for Quote (RFQ), which typically implies award to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer or best value. The notice states Method of Solicitation Request for Quote ifb rfp.

The contractor shall provide certifications or qualifications of the individuals leading the DHA upon contract award. The bid notice states upon contract award, the contractor will provide ccad with certifications or qualifications of the individuals leading the dha.

The bid notice mentions that failure to comply with lawful orders or regulations may result in penalties, including being detained, banned from government facilities, or remanded to civilian authorities. It also states that the contracting officer may delay final payment if the contractor fails to comply with certain requirements. The notice states Disrespectful behavior, failure to obey orders or regulations, fighting, horseplay, stealing, illegal use of drugsusingtransportingselling, consuming or being under the influence of alcohol, or being in the possession of illegal weapons are prohibited and subject to appropriate penalties.

The bid notice does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit. The notice states Preliminary Visit: FALSE.

The contractor shall perform explosivity and combustibility testing on three different samples provided by CCAD. The bid notice states The contractor shall perform explosivity and combustibility testing on three different samples provided by ccad.

The estimated total value of the acquisition is $19,000,****. The bid notice states USD 19, 000, ****.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the project itself, but the solicitation was posted on 4/13/2026 and an amendment regarding the site visit was posted on 4/30/2026.

The bid notice requires a site-specific safety plan, task hazard analysis, and hazard communication to be provided by the contractor and approved. It also mentions that control measures must be in place before the activity begins and maintained until work is completed and the area is activated. For large-scale activities, specific plans such as excavation safety, dust control, pollution prevention, dig safe paperwork, crane lift plans, fall protection, and confined entry plans are required.

The bid notice states that a site visit is scheduled for 4/23/26 at 12:30 PM CT, and it is mandatory.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The bid notice requires a dust hazard analysis (DHA) per NFPA 660 chapter 7, latest revision, standard for combustible dusts and particulate solids, to meet safety requirements.