Laboratory Accreditation for APSL
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, supporting the U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI). The purpose is to identify potential sources capable of providing specialized audit and accreditation services for the renewal of ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards for the Applied Physical Standards Laboratory (APSL) at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Responses are due by March 31, 2026.
Purpose
This RFI is solely for information and planning purposes to obtain capability information in support of USATA. It aims to identify sources for professional audit and accreditation-related services required for the renewal of APSL's accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes Renewal Assessments and Annual Reviews for APSL. This involves reviewing and updating the existing Scope of Accreditation, and issuing/renewing the APSL accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 international quality standard for metrology and calibration laboratories. The contractor will be tasked to review, evaluate, and audit government documentation to ensure laboratories and personnel meet these certification standards. The contractor must be recognized by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) - Market Research
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Three full calendar years from contract award, ending on the anniversary date in 2026.
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL.
- NAICS Code: 813920 (Professional Organizations)
- Set-Aside: TBD
- Response Due: March 31, 2026
- Published: March 17, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit the following via email:
- Full company name
- Business size
- Socio-economic status (as applicable)
- Point(s) of Contact (name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers, email address)
- Cage Code
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Important Notes
This RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP. The U.S. Government will not pay for information submitted, nor will it compensate respondents for costs incurred. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if one is issued. No phone calls will be accepted.