Industrial Hygiene Support Services

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide Industrial Hygiene (IH) support services to the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) to maintain a safe, compliant, and health-protective work environment.

• Provide one qualified Industrial Hygiene consultant.
• Conduct routine safety, occupational health, and environmental exposure assessments across various facility types.
• Perform noise monitoring and recommend appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Hearing Conservation Program.
• Conduct annual qualitative and quantitative respirator fit testing and prescribe appropriate PPE.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive radiation safety program, including waste assessments and a radiation dosimetry program.
• Provide rapid, 24/7 on-call response to safety, occupational health, and environmental concerns, including hazardous materials incidents.
• Prepare timely and comprehensive incident reports.
• Conduct annual reviews of existing Safety, Occupational Health, and Environmental Management (SHEM) Unit programs, policies, and standard operating procedures, providing gap analysis and corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Occupational Medical Surveillance Program (OMSP) enrollment.
• Perform annual industrial hygiene inspections of laboratories, facilities, and administrative spaces.
• Serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO), managing the chemical inventory, developing and overseeing the Chemical Hygiene Plan, conducting laboratory inspections, and coordinating training.

One (1) year from the date of award.

• Consultant expected to work 40 hours per week, onsite Monday through Friday, with potential rotation across shifts and workdays on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Must possess a bachelor's degree in a STEM field (chemistry, biology, physics, environmental engineering, or similar).
• Minimum 4-years professional, full-time, Certified Industrial Hygienist accreditation is highly desired.
• Experience must include recognition, evaluation, and control/mitigation of workplace hazards.
• Must demonstrate hands-on knowledge of various industrial hygiene monitoring instruments and proficiency in their inspection, calibration, functional testing, and maintenance.
• All work must comply with applicable federal regulations, USDA policies, ARS safety directives, and recognized industrial hygiene standards.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Industrial Hygiene Support Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• The requirement is for Industrial Hygiene Support Services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (Attachment 2).

• Vendors must be active and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of quote submission and award.

• Quotes must include a detailed description of the capability to perform the required services, qualifications, and relevant experience. Quotes merely offering services will not be considered.

• Anticipated Award Type: Firm-fixed price contract.

• Period of Performance: 12 months from the date of award.

• The Government intends to make one award.

• Quotes are due no later than 10:00 am Mountain Daylight Time on Monday, May 4, 2026.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to frank.palmer@usda.gov.

• The final day for question submission is 10:00 am Mountain Daylight Time on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote offers the best value to the Government, based on a comparative evaluation of technical capabilities, relevant experience, past performance, and price.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Technical Capabilities (Knowledge and Skill)
  • Relevant Experience
  • Past Performance (recency, relevancy, quality)
  • Price (fair and reasonable)

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 541620.

• Small business size standard: $19.0 million.

• All responsible sources may submit a quotation.

• See "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions" for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

• Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov).

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Industrial Hygiene Support Services. The government is procuring these services as described in the attached statement of work.

• The primary deliverable is "Industrial Hygiene Support Services."

• Specific details of the services required are provided in an attached statement of work.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is for commercial items.

• The offer due date is May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• The solicitation number is L232SA26Q0444.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 541620, with a size standard of $19 million.

• The acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference and attached.

• The issuing office is USDA ARS NEA BARC, located in Beltsville, MD.