The Contractor shall perform the following analysis:

Parameter Maximum Number
of Samples Method
Silver by ICP-MS 250 EPA 200.8
Silver NP digestion 175 EPA 3005

Calcium by ICP 250 EPA 200.7/6010B
Magnesium by ICP 250 EPA 200.7/6010B
Sodium by ICP 250 EPA 200.7/6010B
Potassium by ICP 250 EPA 200.7/6010B

Nitrate by Ion Chromatography 250 EPA 300.0
Fluoride by Ion Chromatography 250 EPA 300.0

DOC by UV/persulfate oxidation 200 SM 5310C

The specific tasks pursuant to this effort are described in the Performance Work Statement included in the Request for Quote (SB1341-10-RQ-0330). It is anticipated that the solicitation for this procurement will be issued on or about April 27, 2010 under FAR Part 12 procedures. The Government anticipates an award of a Firm-Fixed Price type Purchase Order as a result of the solicitation. The competitive solicitation, all amendments, and any questions and answers related to this procurement will be made available via the internet at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. The solicitation will only be available via the internet at the above website. Potential Offerors are responsible for accessing the website. Interested parties must respond to the solicitation in order to be considered for award of any resultant contract. There is no printed solicitation document available. NIST will not maintain a bidder's list. Telephone requests will not be honored; all questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to [email protected] no later than April 28, 2010, 1:00PM EST. To be eligible for award, Offerors MUST be currently registered with the Central Contractor Registration at www.ccr.gov and have completed its representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541380 and the size standard is $12.0 Million.