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National Laboratory Certification Program Support Services Solicitation

This opportunity seeks qualified contractors to support the National Laboratory Certification Program (NLCP) for federal workplace drug testing, managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Division of Workplace Programs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Division of Workplace Programs - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified service providers with scientific and forensic expertise. - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive support for NLCP operations, including: - Technical, scientific, and forensic toxicology services - Laboratory inspection and certification - Performance testing (including preparation of PT samples and reporting) - Program administration, cost recovery, and document management - Training workshops and professional development for staff - Applied studies, special projects, and gap analyses - Quality assurance for specimen collectors and medical review officers - Support for Drug Testing Advisory Board (DTAB) meetings and international program activities - Management of Drug Intelligence and Analysis Institute for Excellence - FOIA support, appeals, and financial interest disclosure - Transition planning and IT transfer - No specific products or part numbers are listed; all requirements are service-based. - Quantities for key service line items include: up to 25 specimen investigations, 20 staff professional development events, 100 inspection reports, 200 PT samples quarterly, and more. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Day-one readiness and continuity of operations - Capability to handle controlled substances and provide forensic expertise - Applied studies on new technologies, alternative specimens, and dark web surveillance - Cost recovery fee management for laboratories - Transition planning six months before contract end - Emphasis on scientific reliability, forensic validity, and legal supportability for federal drug testing - Period of Performance: - Base period of one year with three one-year option extensions (Option Years 1-3) - Deliverables include quarterly, annual, and ongoing activities - Transition planning required six months before contract end - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on scope and federal laboratory certification programs, estimated range: $5,000,000 to $15,000,000 - Primary Competitors: - Large forensic laboratory service providers and scientific consulting firms (e.g., Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, Alere Toxicology) - Competing Products/Services: - Forensic laboratory certification and inspection services, performance testing solutions, scientific consulting for drug testing programs

Description

The Government is issuing this Request for Information / Sources Sought Notice to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources, including small businesses and other organizations, to support the National Laboratory Certification Program. Responses will assist the Government in acquisition planning and in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. The Government has not made a final determination regarding the acquisition strategy for this requirement.

Applicable NAICS: 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, unless revised by the Contracting Officer based on market research

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Division of Workplace Programs, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of supporting the National Laboratory Certification Program. The National Laboratory Certification Program is the scientific and forensic laboratory certification program specified in the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs. The program supports the scientific reliability, forensic validity, and legal supportability of drug testing results reported by HHS-certified laboratories for Federal agencies and for industries regulated by the Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The National Laboratory Certification Program is a mission-critical Federal program that supports public safety, workplace safety, Federal agency compliance, laboratory certification and oversight, performance testing, laboratory inspections, scientific and regulatory support, and the integrity of Federal workplace drug testing.

The Government is interested in the existing capabilities of providing technical, scientific, forensic toxicology, laboratory inspection, performance testing, reporting, applied study, administrative, and cost recovery support necessary to maintain continuity of National Laboratory Certification Program operations.

NOTE: This Request for Information does not obligate the Government to award a contract or issue a solicitation. Responses to this notice will not be considered offers and will not be accepted as proposals. No solicitation is currently available. Responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to any future solicitation, a request to be added to a prospective offerors list, or a request to receive a copy of a solicitation. All information received may be used by the Government for market research, acquisition planning, commerciality analysis, capability assessment, and small business planning. Respondents are responsible for clearly marking proprietary information. The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.

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