RFP-10A-202606109 | Forensic Chemistry Quality Assurance Services

The State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services, through the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is soliciting proposals for Forensic Chemistry Quality Assurance services to support the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory. The primary objective is to maintain the laboratory's quality management system and ensure continued accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025 and ANAB AR 3125 standards. The scope of work includes providing up to 40 hours of remote support per month, alongside onsite annual internal audits and training. Key responsibilities involve SOP development, coordinating ANAB assessments, monitoring nonconforming work, administering proficiency testing, and validating analytical methods and equipment. The contract is structured with an initial performance period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028, with two optional renewal periods extending through August 31, 2031. Qualified bidders must possess current ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and provide staff with at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or forensic science and six years of relevant experience. Award selection is based on a best-value trade-off methodology, with scoring weighted toward organization qualifications and experience (40 points), proposed services (35 points), and cost (25 points). Proposals must be submitted via the Vendor Self Service System by July 29, 2026, and must comply with Maine's prohibited technology laws.