Airborne Pollutant Monitoring & Characterization

This subcontract, titled Airborne Pollutant Monitoring and Characterization, is issued by the CDC Office of Acquisition Services under the Department of Health and Human Services. The project focuses on the sampling and characterization of airborne contaminants within metal and nonmetal surface and underground mines to support CDC/NIOSH mining safety initiatives. The selected contractor will be responsible for measuring exposure to respirable crystalline silica and respirable dust during high-risk activities such as drilling, blasting, cutting, crushing, and hauling. The scope of work requires specialized expertise in particulate and gaseous contaminant analysis and the ability to operate sampling equipment within active mining environments. Key deliverables include the provision of pollutant characterization data and comprehensive exposure assessment reports. The performance location is based in Reno, Nevada, with a response deadline set for January 11, 2027.