Laboratory Assessment and Accreditation Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Treasury Fiscal Service, on behalf of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). This contract is for Laboratory Assessment and Accreditation Services for TTB's labs located in Beltsville, MD, and Walnut Creek, CA. This is a re-assessment year for TTB's existing accreditation. Responses from other interested parties are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement entails the Contractor's service to perform onsite Lab Audits and provide accreditation certification to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards. TTB's labs ensure alcohol and tobacco products comply with Federal law, protect revenue, and promote voluntary compliance. Accreditation is crucial for TTB to collect revenue, make informed decisions, reduce costs, and manage risk.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Intent (Special Notice)
- Duration: Base year + four 12-month option periods (intended award)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source intent)
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: March 5, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations, and no solicitation package will be issued. Responses received from other offerors will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. The government's decision not to compete the proposed acquisition is solely within its discretion.
Additional Notes
A2LA is currently the sole accreditor for TTB's labs and holds their existing accreditation certificate. Offerors who believe they can provide the same lab accreditation services should submit their company name, point of contact information, and a description of their product/services. Responses should be sent to Purchasing@fiscal.treasury.gov (Attention: SR/RG The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation).