Groundwater Monitoring in Wabasha County, MN
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.ENDIST ST PAUL.W07V ENDIST ST PAUL · Response deadline: Wed, 18 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District is soliciting bids for groundwater monitoring services in Wabasha County, Minnesota. This work falls under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories), which covers environmental testing and laboratory services including the collection and analysis of groundwater samples. The Corps typically engages such services to support environmental compliance, remediation oversight, or infrastructure project planning—monitoring groundwater quality, levels, or contamination plumes near civil works projects.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912ES27QA013 |
| NAICS | 541380 — Testing Laboratories |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 18, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time |
| Place of performance | See the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses under SBA size standards. For NAICS 541380, the small business size threshold is typically $16.5 million in average annual receipts (verify current standards at SBA.gov). Your firm must be registered in SAM.gov, have an active UEI, and qualify as small under this NAICS to be eligible for award. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements may participate if structured to meet set-aside requirements.
No specific socioeconomic set-aside (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) is indicated—this appears open to all qualified small businesses.
How to put together a competitive bid
Technical approach: Groundwater monitoring bids are evaluated heavily on technical merit. Emphasize your firm's experience with EPA sampling protocols (e.g., low-flow purging, dedicated pumps, proper chain-of-custody), laboratory certifications (NELAC/TPNI, state-specific), and familiarity with Minnesota's hydrogeological conditions—particularly karst or alluvial aquifer dynamics common in the Driftless Area.
Personnel qualifications: Highlight certified groundwater professionals (CGWP), geologists, or hydrogeologists on staff. Corps contracts often require specific experience with federal environmental regulations (CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act).
Past performance: Cite comparable federal or state groundwater monitoring contracts, especially with USACE, EPA, or Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Include performance metrics like sample validity rates, on-time reporting, and incident-free safety records.
Pricing strategy: Review wage determinations for Davis-Bacon Act or Service Contract Act applicability—see the solicitation. Structure costs transparently: labor categories, per-sample fees, equipment mobilization, travel, and reporting. Include Options periods if the solicitation contemplates them.
Compliance: Confirm your laboratory holds current accreditations for the analyte suites specified. Ensure your Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) template aligns with USACE requirements—often a discriminator in source selection.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number W912ES27QA013 to obtain the Statement of Work, deliverables schedule, evaluation criteria, and contract clauses.
- Note the deadline: Proposals are due November 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time—less than three weeks from posting. Verify submission method (electronic via ASVAC, email, or hard copy) in the solicitation.
- Confirm place of performance and any site visit requirements or data availability in the full document.
- Register/update SAM.gov immediately if not current—processing can take several business days.
Questions? Submit them through the contract specialist identified in the SAM.gov posting well before the deadline to allow time for written responses.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →