MSHA - Asbestos Lab BPA

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking a certified laboratory to assist in analyzing health enforcement samples for asbestos fibers collected at mining sites across the United States. This effort supports MSHA’s role in enforcing health standards under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, where inspectors gather samples from approximately 900 coal mines and 6,000 metal and nonmetal mines to monitor miners' exposure to hazardous contaminants. When exposure limits are exceeded, citations are issued to mine operators. The contract calls for an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) certified and National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited laboratory capable of quantitatively analyzing a broad spectrum of industrial hygiene and environmental samples, specifically for mineral fibers, asbestos, and Erionite. This service will supplement the existing capabilities of MSHA’s Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center (PSHTC) Laboratory. The solicitation was posted in April 2026 and has a response deadline of the end of that month. The contract is managed by the Department of Labor’s Cas Division 4 Procurement office based in Washington, D.C., with performance primarily located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Primary points of contact are available for further communication.