Drug Screening

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the "FA701426RAFDW" opportunity, clarifying aspects of the drug screening services sought.

• Sample Testing: The contract is for sample collection and mailing to a DAF-approved lab, not for performing the actual testing. Testing is for pre-employment purposes only.
• Geographic Scope: The requirement is not specific to Department of War or U.S. Space Force installations. Testing is to be administered at DAF-approved labs near the candidate's location.
• Testing Panels: Civilian drug testing uses DAF-approved labs. The contract does not include sample testing, only collection and mailing to the DAF-approved lab.
• Testing Types: Testing is for pre-employment purposes only.
• Volume: An estimated 1,500 drug test samples per year are anticipated.
• Reporting Format: Monthly Status Reports should be submitted in PowerPoint, Word, or Excel format.
• Scope Clarification: Samples will be collected by the contractor and sent to the Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory. This is for all civilians in the USA, not just Washington D.C. An estimated 1,500 drug test samples per year. Testing is sent to the DAF-approved lab, and there is no need for local confirmation testing.

This Q&A document clarifies the scope of services, geographic reach, and operational details, which may influence how bidders prepare their proposals. It confirms that the contractor's role is limited to sample collection and shipment, not laboratory analysis or local confirmation testing.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis, not a solicitation, RFP, or RFQ. Its purpose is to conduct market research to identify potential sources for providing drug screening training and certification services. The Government is seeking information to determine the best acquisition strategy for a future Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.

The anticipated contract is for the United States Space Force (USSF) Drug Screening program, which includes civilian drug testing services, specimen collection, facilitation of specimen collection, and Medical Review Officer (MRO) support.

Interested parties are asked to respond with information regarding:

• Experience with Government civilian drug screening programs.
• Experience working with military service organizations.
• Whether they have a contract under a GSA schedule.

Vendors must also provide:

• Company Name and Address

• Point of Contact (phone and email)

• Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, NAICS Code, Web Page URL

• State of Company Location

• Socio-Economic Status (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, etc.)

• Ownership status (domestic or foreign)

• Responses are due by 2:00 pm EST on January 20, 2026, via email to Sonya Rayford Cage at sonya.rayford_cage.5@us.af.mil.

• Responses should not exceed 5 pages and may include technical and descriptive text and photographs.

• Proprietary data must be clearly marked.

• No feedback or evaluations will be provided on submitted responses.

The Government is interested in all small or large business concerns. The proposed NAICS Code is 621511* with a size standard of $41.5M. Vendors are invited to answer to determine market capabilities.

• This is for information and planning purposes only; it is not a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
• The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding.
• Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
• An attachment titled "Drug Screening Statement of Requirement" is referenced.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide Civilian Drug Free Workplace Collections and Medical Review Officer (MRO) Support Services for Federal Agencies, specifically addressing limitations in current Air Force installation drug testing availability for civilian hiring processes.

• Facilitate and perform civilian drug testing services, including specimen collection.

• Provide Medical Review Officer (MRO) support services.

• Manage labor, materials, and equipment necessary for collection, documentation, medical review, and results reporting for specimens from DoD Agencies.

• Comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements, including privacy and security standards.

• Monthly billing for actual sample collections.

• Monthly Status Reports (MSR) including a summary of samples collected, individual names, locations, financial summary of costs, and burn down data, due by the 10th calendar day of the month.

• Kick-off meeting within 10 business days of contract award and each option period exercise.

• Quarterly Program Management Reviews (PMR) conducted virtually.

• Surveillance method for administering and maintaining the collection program is Random Sampling.

• Base year of 12 months with four (4) optional 12-month periods.

• Services are for DoD Agencies, with a focus on Air Force installations.

• Non-personnel services contract; Government will not supervise contract service providers.

• Contractor is solely accountable for service providers.

• Adherence to HIPAA rules and regulations.

• USSF reserves the right to restrict contract use.