American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)

The contract involves the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) providing third-party accreditation services for the Office of Regulatory Science Laboratories. This accreditation is internationally recognized and conforms to ISO 17011 standards, ensuring the laboratories meet high-quality and technical competence requirements. The contract was approved at different stages, with a DER approval on December 31, 2025, and a PAA approval on December 23, 2025, under Round C. Funding for this contract comes partially from the Office of Regulatory Science (OCS) and is also supported by the HFP program. Managed by the Food and Drug Administration, the contract falls under the NAICS code 541380, which pertains to testing laboratories. Although many specific details such as solicitation number and place of performance are not provided, points of contact include a program liaison for HFP acquisitions, while the contracting officer is yet to be designated. The contract forecast was posted on March 11, 2026, and aims to uphold rigorous accreditation standards vital for regulatory science laboratory operations.