ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Accreditation Assessment Services for DoD Public Health Laboratories
ID: W912CN-26-AccreditationsType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY0413 AQ HQ RCO-HIFORT SHAFTER, HI, 96858-5025, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS (OTHER THAN EDUC OR INFO TECH C&A) (R420)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a61e4d3c7a0944949bdb676be206ee5d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking sources capable of providing ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation assessment services for its Public Health Command – Pacific laboratories. The procurement aims to identify qualified vendors who can conduct initial and renewal assessments, including on-site, virtual, and surveillance evaluations, across multiple locations, including Camp Zama in Japan, Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, and Honolulu, Hawaii. These services are critical for maintaining accreditation standards in environmental, biological, and chemical testing laboratories, ensuring compliance with established guidelines. Interested vendors should submit capability statements detailing their experience and pricing estimates for a three-year service period, with inquiries directed to Michele Okahashi at michele.l.okahashi.civ@army.mil or Alex Bonus at alex.j.bonus.civ@army.mil.

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    SOW (updated by CS).docx
    The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for laboratory accreditation services for various Department of Defense Public Health Command – Pacific laboratories. The services include maintaining existing accreditations for the Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (ECL), Environmental Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Japan, and EMBL at Joint Base Lewis-McChord through biennial on-site and virtual assessments. The Food Analysis Laboratory (FAL) will undergo an initial on-site assessment for accreditation, followed by a surveillance assessment and then the alternating on-site and virtual schedule. Accreditation standards include ISO/IEC 17025, 2016 TNI Environmental Testing Laboratory Standard, and AOAC Food Program Guidelines. The contract specifies assessment schedules for environmental, biological, and chemical fields from 2026 to 2029, with provisions for scope additions. Performance objectives require timely site visits, report submission, and review of deficiency responses, with a 100% compliance standard monitored by a COR. Vendor performance is assessed on a scale from unsatisfactory to excellent based on compliance with accreditation requirements.
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