Notice of Intent to Sole Source ANAB Accreditation
ID: PANDHA-25-P-0000-017626Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, 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)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/opp/30bbed0e6b5f4b199dfe93874d352a2f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), intends to award a Firm Fixed Price sole source contract for ANAB accreditation services to the American National Standards Institute American Society for Quality (ANSI-ASQ) National Accreditation Board (ANAB). The contract will cover accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards, as well as specific forensic science testing and calibration laboratory requirements, which are critical for the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) to maintain its operational standards. ANAB is uniquely positioned to fulfill these requirements, as it has been the sole provider of these accreditations to AFMES since 2014, ensuring compliance with essential forensic standards. Interested parties must express their interest and capability in writing to James Cheng at james.cheng1.civ@health.mil by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on June 17, 2025, as this notice is not a request for quotations.

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    James Cheng
    (301) 619-1012
    james.cheng1.civ@health.mil
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