Request for Information - Analytical Services
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for Analytical Services for the Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit Two (NEPMU Two) in Norfolk, VA. This RFI seeks to identify qualified industrial hygiene laboratories capable of providing outsourced sample analysis and backup support. Responses are due June 30, 2026, by 5 PM EST.
Purpose
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only, aiming to identify sources possessing the capabilities described and to ascertain if the required services are commercial in nature. It does not constitute a solicitation, and no offers will be considered. The government may request additional information from responders.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for industrial hygiene laboratory services, including the analysis of over 36,000 samples annually for various analytes (air, toxic proprietary products, toxicological testing) to evaluate worker exposure to hazardous materials. The contracted lab will perform analysis for samples outsourced due to low volume or as a backup for instrumentation downtime. Key requirements include accreditation by the American Industrial Hygiene Association and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for all completed tests. The anticipated contract will be for one base year and up to three option years, with the base year starting September 23, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Responses must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Submissions require a cover page with organizational details and points of contact, and a capabilities statement. The capabilities statement must demonstrate understanding and ability to perform the scope outlined in the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW), provide evidence of relevant experience, include accreditation certificates (AIHA and ISO/IEC 17025:2017), list existing contract vehicles, and indicate if services are provided commercially.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Anticipated Contract: One base year + up to three option years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 5 PM EST
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: Norfolk, VA 23511
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC: Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and no questions regarding a future Request for Proposal will be entertained at this time. Potential offerors should monitor SAM.gov for any future solicitation releases.