Laboratory Accreditation Support Services

SOL #: 15DDHQ26Q00000115Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration
HEADQUATERS
SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

All Other Professional (541990)

PSC

Certifications And Accreditations For Products And Institutions Other Than Educational Institutions (R420)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jun 11, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Jun 25, 2026, 2:00 PM

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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking Laboratory Accreditation Support Services to assess its regional and sub-regional laboratories for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation. This is an unrestricted procurement under NAICS code 541990. Quotes are due June 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive accreditation support, including:

  • Assessing DEA laboratories and sub-regional laboratories for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.
  • Managing the application process, initial assessments, and annual compliance monitoring.
  • Providing an Assessment Implementation Schedule (AIS), progress reports, summation conferences, and final assessment reports.
  • Issuing a Certificate of Accreditation (COA).
  • Ensuring personnel, including qualified Lead Assessors and technical assessors, meet specified experience and training requirements.
  • Adhering to stringent security requirements, including background checks and DEA policies.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
  • Period of Performance: A base period from July 25, 2026, to July 24, 2027, with three one-year option periods, potentially extending through July 24, 2030. A six-month extension may also be exercised.
  • Place of Performance: Services will be rendered across ten regional and six sub-regional laboratories located throughout the continental United States, involving both onsite and virtual activities.
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Submission Deadline: June 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
  • Submission Method: Electronically via email to Kathrine.r.leach@dea.gov.
  • Quote Format: Quotes must be Microsoft Office compatible, single-spaced, in Times New Roman 12-pitch font. The Technical Quote (Volume I) is limited to 10 pages, excluding specific administrative sections.
  • Quote Structure: Submissions require two volumes: Volume One (Technical Quote) and Volume Two (Business Quote).
  • Evaluation Factors:
    1. Technical Acceptability (including Personnel Qualification and Assessment Implementation Schedule)
    2. Past Performance
    3. Price
  • Basis for Award: Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) with acceptable past performance.

Important Notes

  • Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted in writing to Kathrine.r.leach@dea.gov by June 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
  • Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.GOV at the time of quote submission and award.

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Kathrine LeachPRIMARY
Kathrine.r.leach@dea.gov

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Posted: Jun 11, 2026
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