SAM #000HCJED-2026-97302

CDC Sole Source Laboratory Accreditation Assessment for Legionella Testing

This opportunity involves specialized accreditation assessment services for laboratory testing and research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services - OEMs and Vendors: - American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) (sole source) - Other U.S.-recognized accrediting bodies: International Accreditation Service (IAS), University of Alabama at Birmingham Forensic Science Accreditation (UAF) (not capable for this requirement) - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory Testing and Research Accreditation Assessment Services - ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assessment for environmental Legionella testing - Service aligns with CDC and ASHRAE guidance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Accreditation must be for environmental Legionella testing - Only A2LA routinely maintains assessors with specialized expertise in this area - IAS and UAF do not provide this capability and have recommended A2LA - International providers excluded due to cost prohibitive travel - Place of Performance: - CDC Office of Acquisition Services, Atlanta, GA - The government intends to negotiate only with A2LA as the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement.

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source purchase order to American Association for Laboratory Accreditation for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 12.102(a) (FAR -RFO) and 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.

Contractor: American Association for Laboratory Accreditation

Description of product/service: Laboratory Testing and Research Accreditation Assessment Services

Capability: CDC and ASHRAE guidance recommend ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation by an accrediting body with expertise in environmental Legionella testing. Of the three U.S.-recognized accrediting bodies (A2LA, IAS, and UAF), only A2LA routinely maintains assessors with specialized expertise in environmental Legionella testing. IAS and UAF confirmed they do not routinely provide this capability and recommended A2LA. International providers were determined to be cost prohibitive due to assessor’s travel costs. Therefore, A2LA is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government’s requirement.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within ten (10) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government.  A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement.  Any quotation/response should be emailed to contract specialist at xrm5@cdc.gov by Close of Business (COB) 01 June 2026.

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