External audit services for USGS laboratories.

This contract involves the provision of independent external audit services specifically for USGS laboratories under the QMS Neptune Definitive Contract with a new task order. The contractor will be responsible for all necessary equipment, labor, travel, and materials to complete thorough audits. These audits aim to verify and ensure that the laboratories consistently produce data of known and documented quality, thereby maintaining high confidence in their processes and outputs. The contract is designated as a Small Business Set Aside, targeting qualified small businesses under the NAICS code 541990. The place of performance is Denver, and the primary point of contact is Sean Jones, who serves both as the contract’s main contact and the small business specialist. The contract was forecasted with a posting date at the end of December 2025 and is managed by the U.S. Geological Survey within the Department of the Interior. The focus remains on delivering non-personal services that support the USGS mission through rigorous, independent quality assurance audits.