Opportunity
San Diego County Ivalua #BPM013068
San Diego Medical Examiner seeks Certified Reference Materials and Analytical Standards for laboratory operations
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
May 23, 2026
Identifier
BPM013068
NAICS
423490
The County of San Diego Department of the Medical Examiner is seeking qualified suppliers for as-needed Certified Reference Materials (CRMs), Reference Materials (RMs), and Analytical Standards to support laboratory operations. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego Department of the Medical Examiner - Products/Services Requested: - Lot 1: Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for Calibrator Solutions - Must meet ISO 17034:2016 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards - Require certificates with certified values, measurement uncertainty, traceability, homogeneity, stability, storage instructions, date of issue, authorizing entity, and ISO 17034 conformity - Lot 2: Certified Reference Materials for Control Solutions - Same certification and documentation requirements as Lot 1 - Lot 3: Reference Materials (RMs) and Analytical Standards for Qualitative Analysis - Must be homogeneous and stable, with property values and supported by Certificates of Analysis or product information sheets - Documentation must include lot number, description, intended use, property values, traceability, uncertainty, stability, storage instructions, and date of issue - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All materials must be provided by Reference Material Producers accredited to ISO 17034:2016 by an accreditation body that is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) MRA - Scope of accreditation must include the specific reference materials supplied - Documentation must establish metrological traceability to the International System of Units (SI) - Delivery required within 15 calendar days of order placement - Delivery Location: - Department of the Medical Examiner, 5570 Overland Ave., STE 101, San Diego, CA 92123 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers meeting accreditation and documentation requirements
Description
The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from qualified firms to provide as-needed Certified Reference Materials (CRMs), Reference Materials (RMs), and Analytical Standards. The procurement is divided into three lots: Lot 1 for CRMs for Calibrator Solutions, Lot 2 for CRMs for Control Solutions, and Lot 3 for RMs and Analytical Standards for Qualitative Analysis. The contract term is initially through December 31, 2026, with two one-year options. The materials must meet specific ISO accreditation and certification requirements to ensure quality and traceability.