Accreditation and Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Proficiency Testing Samples
ID: PANDHA-25-P-0000_00294Type: 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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https://sam.gov/opp/245933d9e9454c3c8f61bfa39255af64/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), intends to procure accreditation and proficiency testing services from the American Industrial Hygiene Association for its Industrial Hygiene Sample Analysis Program. This procurement includes obtaining ISO 17025:2017 accreditation, delivery of proficiency testing samples for metals and organics, and Environmental Protection Agency-approved lead proficiency testing samples, all of which are essential for maintaining compliance with Army regulations and federal standards. Interested parties must submit their capabilities in writing to the primary contact, Monica Perez, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on December 4, 2024, to be considered for this sole-source procurement, as no competitive quotes will be requested.

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