Laboratory Urinalysis Services (ACAN)

The Department of National Defence is seeking laboratory urinalysis services to support the Canadian Forces Drug Control Program through solicitation W6369-26-C507. The contract involves five types of drug testing: Cause, Control, Accident/Incident, Safety Sensitive, and Blind Drug Testing. All services must adhere to the SAMHSA Mandatory Guidelines for Workplace Drug Testing Programs, and the provider must maintain active SAMHSA certification throughout the performance period. The scope includes the nationwide distribution of collection kits and shipping materials to Canadian Armed Forces units and authorized overseas locations, with a requirement that domestic transit times not exceed three business days. The contract is valued at 2,083,174.00 CAD and runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions. Key operational requirements include a two-business-day turnaround for routine samples, a ten-business-day turnaround for blind testing, and the use of DND-specific Custody and Control Forms to ensure a legally defensible chain of custody. Additionally, the contractor must provide bilingual service delivery in English and French and be capable of providing expert witness testimony for legal or disciplinary proceedings. The procurement is structured as a sole-source award to Dynacare based on their unique ability to meet all mandatory technical and forensic requirements.