The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) aims to procure Industrial Hygiene Services through an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Service Contract. This initiative is designed to support DLA's Industrial Hygiene Program by providing analytical laboratory services for testing air, bulk, and surface samples, as well as renting necessary industrial hygiene equipment for hazard assessments. The contractor will assist DLA Industrial Hygienists by providing analytical quotes, conducting sample analyses, and delivering results, with a requirement to complete all tasks within 21 days of sample collection.
The contract spans one year, with four optional yearly extensions, and expects adherence to strict quality control and assurance measures. The contractor must comply with stringent security protocols to protect sensitive information under the Privacy Act. Additionally, all work must be performed in accordance with DOD guidelines, with project deliverables and performance criteria clearly outlined. Overall, this initiative underscores DLA's commitment to ensuring employee safety and risk management in occupational health by effectively utilizing third-party laboratory and equipment services.
The document outlines the price schedule for analyte sample types and industrial hygiene equipment rentals as part of a government contracting process. It specifies multiple analyte types including asbestos, benzene, cadmium, and several others, detailing the projected quantity and unit costs for each. The schedule indicates variability in sampling based on the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) mission.
Additionally, another section (CLIN 0003) lists projected industrial hygiene equipment rentals, indicating the duration of rentals and associated costs for various air sampling pumps and a micromanometer. Both sections emphasize the importance of accurate cost estimation for analytical services and equipment in federal and state/local government projects, highlighting the need for standardized pricing and compliance with health and safety standards. This structured approach ensures effective budgeting and planning in environmental health assessments and workplace safety measures.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting quotations for industrial hygiene services, including analytical laboratory services and equipment rental, through the Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered SP4705-25-Q-0224. This combined synopsis/solicitation is aimed at identifying contractors capable of providing laboratory testing of air, bulk, and surface samples as well as renting industrial hygiene equipment for hazard assessments across various DLA regions globally.
The contract type will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a base year and four optional consecutive years. Evaluation of the quotes will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, based on specified technical capabilities and pricing proposals, with submission due by December 2, 2024.
Offerors must provide detailed descriptions of their technical qualifications and proposed pricing, in separate volumes, ensuring that all submissions adhere to detailed instructions regarding certifications and representations. The document also emphasizes compliance with various federal regulations and registration requirements, including the System for Award Management (SAM). This procurement process highlights the DLA's commitment to ensuring health and safety standards across its extensive operations.