Toxicological Analysis of Fire Clothing for MTDC of the Forest Service

The Forest Service's Western Montana Acquisition Zone is set to award a sole source contract to Chemir Analytical Services, a division of Evans Analytical Group, LLC, based in Sunnyvale, California. The contract focuses on conducting chemical analyses of personal protective equipment used in wildland firefighting to identify any chemicals that may pose toxicological risks and to determine whether such chemicals are present at levels of concern. This contracting action is supported by a Sole Source Justification to ensure the specialized nature of the work. The solicitation titled "Toxicological Analysis of Fire Clothing for MTDC of the Forest Service" was posted on September 24, 2011, under the NAICS code 541380, indicating scientific analytical testing services. The Lolo National Forest, part of the Department of Agriculture, is the contracting agency based in Missoula, Montana, while the place of performance for the testing is located in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Tina D. Mainey serves as the Contract Specialist and the primary point of contact for this contract, which underscores the importance of detailed chemical testing in safeguarding the health of wildfire personnel through careful analysis of their protective gear.