International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001, and 45001 Registrar Services

Quick Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting proposals for International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 and 45001 Registrar Services to maintain certifications at its Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City, OK. This Firm Fixed-Price opportunity requires external surveillance and triennial recertification audits for environmental and occupational health and safety management systems. Proposals are due by 2:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide registrar services, including surveillance and triennial recertification audits, for ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Safety and Health Management). Services will cover various MMAC organizations and facilities, including an off-site warehouse at 3601 South Thomas Road. Deliverables include written audit reports detailing findings, non-conformities, opportunities for improvement, and system strengths/weaknesses, along with technical assistance for internal corrective actions. Audits are expected to be completed within one workweek, with reports due within 30 days.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

Offerors must be accredited to ISO 17021 by an Accreditation Body (AB) that is an IAF member, with a scope including management system certification for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Accepted accreditation bodies include ANAB, IAS, and UAF, with the Government determining equivalency for others. Contractor personnel must be certified Lead Auditors through Exemplar Global or IRCA, possessing specific experience in the relevant ISO standards. The MMAC has a low overall complexity rating (80% administrative/managerial), with 20% high-complexity activities like metal fabrication and welding. Hybrid audit models are acceptable with FAA approval, requiring on-site presence for visual aspects. The organization has not relied on a consultant to establish or maintain its management system. Bidders must comply with extensive federal, state, local, and facility-specific environmental, safety, and operational regulations, as detailed in the "List of Compliance Obligations."

Contract Details

This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract with a Period of Performance from January 15, 2026, to January 14, 2031, comprising a base year and four one-year option periods. The opportunity is identified under NAICS Code 541611 (Other Professional Services) with a small business size standard of $24.5 million. There is no set-aside designation. Travel costs should be proposed as Not-to-Exceed (NTE) line items, with an annual NTE of $10,000. The total estimated value for the base year plus all option years is $50,000.00.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Shomari Wilson (shomari.y.wilson@faa.gov) by the deadline. Award will be based on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Key evaluation factors include Past Performance (requiring a Client Authorization Letter and projects of at least $20,000 completed or underway within the last 5 years), Project Plan and Post Audit Reporting, and Qualified Resources. Offerors must also comply with E-Verify requirements and prohibitions against Kaspersky Lab and ByteDance covered applications.

Amendments & Clarifications

Multiple amendments have been issued, primarily updating Questions & Answers and extending the proposal due date. The latest Q&A clarifies contractor qualifications, audit scope (limited to MMAC and Thomas Road Warehouse), and confirms the organization's non-reliance on external consultants for management system establishment. Section L of the solicitation provides comprehensive instructions for the RFP process and bid submission.