SAM #05GA0A26Q0048

GAO Solicitation for Laboratory Testing of Infant Formula for Heavy Metals

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is soliciting laboratory testing services for infant formula samples to assess heavy metal contamination. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), Acquisition Management, Procurement Operation - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory analysis of 150 infant formula samples for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury - Includes both total elemental analysis and inorganic arsenic speciation - Two contract line items (CLINs): - Elemental profile analysis (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury) with report (150 samples) - Inorganic arsenic analysis with report (150 samples) - Laboratory must be ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited - Detailed reporting on contaminant levels and testing methods required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Testing must cover various infant formula matrices (powder, ready-to-feed, concentrate) - Firm fixed price contract structure - Deliverables due within 30 days of sample receipt - No specific OEMs, laboratory brands, or equipment manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Place of performance and contracting office: Washington, DC (GAO headquarters)

Description

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has a need to obtain services from a qualified laboratory to include the testing of a selection of infant formula samples to quantify specific heavy metal contaminants (arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead) across an infant formula matrix including powder, ready-to-feed, and concentrates in accordance with Attachment A, Statement of Work (SOW).

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