Quality Assurance & Proficiency Testing Services

The contract seeks a qualified third-party provider to deliver proficiency testing and quality assurance services supporting clinical laboratories in maintaining compliance with CLIA and CAP standards. The services will ensure accurate, reliable, and standardized laboratory operations through rigorous external evaluation, sample distribution, performance assessment, and corrective action guidance aligned with federal and industry regulatory requirements. The provider must demonstrate expertise in designing and administering robust testing programs that meet the evolving benchmarks of clinical laboratory accreditation and regulatory oversight. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541380, posted by DAS Procurement through the Connecticut state procurement portal, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026. There is no set-aside designation specified, and performance location details are not defined, implying potential statewide or multi-site support across Connecticut’s clinical laboratory network. The contractor must be prepared to deliver scalable, timely, and compliant services without direct agency oversight, relying on established protocols and documented quality systems to meet expected standards. While no point of contact is listed, all submissions must follow the procurement portal guidelines accessible via the provided link.