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PFAS Analysis and Method Development for Food Contact Materials (FCMs)

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Response Deadline10/19/2026, 11:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract involves providing high-precision analytical chemistry testing for prime contractors supporting Food Standards Agency projects. The primary focus is the development and validation of analytical methods to measure PFAS in food matrices and food contact materials utilizing LC-MS/MS mass spectrometry. The scope of work includes conducting monitoring programs and migration studies in accordance with international standards. The successful provider will be responsible for delivering technical reports, occurrence and migration data sets, and fully validated analytical methods. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541380 and has a response deadline of October 19, 2026.

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Analytical chemistry testing for PFAS in food matrices and materials, deadline October 19, 2026.

Agency

Food Standards AgencyView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of C467717.

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Determination of levels of PFAS in (+ migrating from) Food Contact Materials FCM

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Timeline

PostedSep 21

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Response DeadlineOct 19

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10/19/2026, 11:00:00 AM UTCin 27 days

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AgencyFood Standards Agency

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Performs high-precision analytical chemistry testing for prime contractors on Food Standards Agency (FSA) projects. Develops and validates analytical methods to measure PFAS in food contact materials and food matrices using LC-MS/MS mass spectrometry. Conducts migration studies and monitoring programs per international standards. Delivers validated analytical methods, occurrence and migration data sets, and technical reports.

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