MSHA - Asbestos Lab BPA
Overview
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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. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting proposals for Asbestos and Mineral Fiber Laboratory Analysis Services. This opportunity seeks an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) certified and National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited laboratory to supplement MSHA's capabilities in analyzing health enforcement samples. The acquisition is unrestricted, and proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Proposals are due April 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
Purpose & Scope
MSHA is responsible for enforcing health standards and monitoring miners' exposures to hazardous contaminants across approximately 900 coal and 6,000 metal/nonmetal mines in the United States and its territories. The selected contractor will provide quantitative analysis of a broad range of industrial hygiene and environmental samples for mineral fibers, asbestos, and Erionite, collected by MSHA inspectors and personnel.
Key Requirements
- Accreditation: Must maintain AIHA and NVLAP accreditation and adhere to ISO/IEC/EN 17025 laboratory quality assurance requirements.
- Analytical Methods: Utilize Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).
- Services: Analysis of asbestos, vermiculite, and erionite samples; potential expert witness testimony and litigation support.
- Quality Control: Develop and maintain a robust Quality Control program.
- Reporting: Submit analytical reports electronically in Adobe Acrobat format.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with BPA Calls.
- Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month base period (May 15, 2026 - May 14, 2027) and three (3) 12-month option periods, extending potentially through May 14, 2030.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Size Standard: $19 million).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026, 9:00 AM ET.
- Submission Method: Email proposals to Michael Whiddon (whiddon.michael.v@dol.gov) and Alicia Jackson (jackson.alicia.m@dol.gov).
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection.
- Factor 1 - Technical: Quote must meet or exceed minimum specifications in the Statement of Work.
- Factor 2 - Price: Evaluated for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness.
- Basis for Award: Award of a single Task Order to the technically acceptable quote representing the best value at a fair and reasonable price.
Additional Notes
Offerors must provide clear, concise quotes with sufficient detail for evaluation, valid for 90 days from the submission date. The solicitation includes various FAR and DOLAR clauses and provisions.