Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Asbestos Analysis

The contract requires the performance of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) analysis on up to 50 high-priority asbestos samples, with a focus on detailed fiber morphology and precise mineralogical identification to support regulatory and safety compliance efforts. Analysis must be conducted to professional standards capable of distinguishing between asbestos types and non-asbestos fibers, ensuring accurate characterization for environmental, occupational, or emergency response purposes. The work includes an emergency response component with expedited turnaround to meet urgent timelines, indicating that rapid delivery of results is a critical requirement alongside technical accuracy. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541380, designated for total small business participation as per SBA guidelines. The solicitation was posted on June 23, 2026, with responses due by June 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Performance is required at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard location in Portsmouth, Virginia, with a zip code of 23709. The contracting activity is the Department of Defense, specifically the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, and the subcontractor must be prepared to operate under DOD protocols, potentially involving sensitive or classified material handling procedures, though no specific security clearance requirements are stated.