NSF/FDA Compliance Testing and Certification Support

The contract seeks third-party testing and certification services to ensure food service equipment complies with NSF and FDA standards for sanitation and food contact surfaces. The work involves rigorous evaluation of equipment design, materials, and performance to validate adherence to federal food safety requirements, focusing on cleanliness, durability, and resistance to contamination in commercial food environments. The services must be performed by accredited labs with proven expertise in food equipment certification, and the results will support procurement decisions for federal facilities. This is a subcontract under the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically managed by the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20, with performance required in Tacoma, Washington, at ZIP code 98493. The solicitation was posted on April 24, 2026, and responses are due by May 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The NAICS code 541380 indicates that the work falls under other professional, scientific, and technical services, specifically laboratory services related to testing and compliance verification. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contract is open to eligible subcontractors capable of delivering certified testing outcomes aligned with national food safety benchmarks.