On-Site Analytical Balance Calibration Services

The contract entails the annual on-site calibration of between 500 and 550 analytical balances across 14 DEA forensic laboratories to maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards, ensure metrological traceability, and uphold uniform measurement accuracy across all facilities. Calibration will be performed using proprietary methods developed by Mettler Toledo, guaranteeing precision and consistency in forensic weighing operations critical to evidentiary accuracy and legal defensibility. Services must be conducted at each laboratory location to minimize disruption and ensure continuity of forensic workflows while meeting rigorous international quality benchmarks. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, focusing on specialized scientific and technical services. It was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026, and is managed by the Office of Acquisition Management within the Department of Justice. Performance is required at the DEA laboratories, with Washington as the designated place of performance, though services will be delivered across multiple sites nationwide. All work must align with federal forensic quality expectations and support the integrity of drug analysis and other scientific investigations conducted by the DEA.