Opportunity
Alabama Procurement Portal #SRC0000036937
CAP forensic proficiency testing and related materials for Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences
Posted
October 12, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
SRC0000036937
NAICS
541380
The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences seeks annual proficiency-testing services and related materials from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) to support forensic toxicology accreditation requirements. - Buyer: Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Alabama. - Named vendor and service provider: College of American Pathologists (CAP). - Requested services, one each: - CAP/ADLM whole blood alcohol and volatiles proficiency testing (part number AL1). - Forensic toxicology and criminalistics proficiency testing (part number FTC). - Oral-fluid drugs-of-abuse proficiency testing (part number OFD). - Related item: one CAP generic survey binder (part number CAPBIND); listed at $0.00. - Additional charge: one fuel surcharge; no part number provided. - Testing supports requirements associated with the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME), ISO 17025, and ANAB. The requested ISO certificate must be included with the bid response. - The agreement is annual and fixed-price for its term; no option years are specified.
Description
This solicitation is for a sole-source procurement from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), covering FY27 through September 30, 2027, at a fixed price under an annual agreement. CAP provides proficiency test samples required to maintain accreditation by NAME, ISO 17025, and ANAB. Required items include proficiency testing for whole blood alcohol/volatiles, forensic toxicology, and oral fluid drugs of abuse, along with a survey binder and fuel surcharge. Bidders must provide the requested ISO certificate and submit a response for the listed items; the agency states that awards must remain within budget.