Trace Metal Sample Analysis

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity is seeking qualified vendors to perform trace metals analysis on non-potable water, soil/sediment, and biological tissue samples under a combined synopsis/solicitation issued under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition. The requirement, identified by solicitation number HT942726RE010, is for full and open competition under NAICS code 541380 with a $19M size standard. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, non-personal services agreement with a five-year period of performance from September 26, 2026, to September 25, 2031, requiring performance at the contractor’s or subcontractor’s laboratory facility while delivering samples to the Defense Centers for Public Health at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The scope encompasses low-concentration analysis of trace metals using approved methods outlined in Attachment 3, adhering to strict chain-of-custody procedures, maintaining documented SOPs for sample handling and storage, and returning government shipping containers within three days. Key deliverables include final analytical reports and electronic data deliverables per Attachment 1, a draft Quality Control Plan within 30 days of award, weekly status updates, and monthly financial reports. Turnaround times are critical: 25 days for standard samples and 10 days for high-priority samples, with liquidated damages of 5% per day late capped at 50% per calendar day of delay for non-compliance. Contractors must hold current ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and TNI Environmental Testing Laboratory Standard certifications, along with accreditation through the Department of Defense Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (DoD ELAP), and maintain a valid Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) certificate issued within the last three years by an accredited third-party assessor. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and FedRAMP High baseline for cloud-stored CUI, including PII/PHI, is mandatory, as is adherence to CJCSM 6510.01B for cyber incident reporting and NIST SP 800-137 for information security continuous monitoring. Subcontracting and joint ventures are prohibited, and all personnel must demonstrate proficiency through documented training records. Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Volume I (Non-Price) with a cap of seven pages for the technical approach and nine pages for