Award a Sole Source Contract - Drinking Water Sampling Services within US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan

This acquisition was conducted under other-than-full-and-open-competition pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103–1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” Market research (including a Sources Sought notice) confirmed that Environmental Quality Laboratories, Inc. is the only laboratory in Puerto Rico that possesses the complete and unique suite of mandatory, non-negotiable certifications required to perform this work. These critical credentials include: General PRDOH Laboratory Certification for Drinking Water Analysis PRDOH Microbiology Drinking Water Laboratory Certification PRDOH Chemistry Testing Laboratory Certification National Environmental Laboratories Accreditation (NELAC) ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation