Operational Validation and QA/QC Compliance Testing

The contract requires comprehensive system validation activities to ensure compliance with FBI Laboratory quality assurance and quality control standards as well as ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements. Key tasks include conducting performance testing and concordance studies to verify the reliability and accuracy of laboratory systems, along with the development and maintenance of detailed documentation that supports validation outcomes. All work must align with the stringent forensic science standards enforced by the FBI Laboratory and must be performed at the designated place of performance in Quantico, Virginia. The subcontract is solicited under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services, and is intended for entities capable of delivering high-level analytical validation within a regulated forensic environment. Responses must be submitted by May 15, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, with the contracting entity operating under the Department of Justice and identified as FBI-JEH.