Laboratory analysis services/possible expert witness services for upper big branch mine disaster
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- DOLB104R23293
- Awardee
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Standard Laboratories Inc. UEI HSGYTHNJDYY9
- Awarding agency
-
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Department of Labor
- Obligated
- $171,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $171,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- B599 Special Studies/Analysis- Other
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 2 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Beaver, WV, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $1,000 | |
| Change Order | -$1,000 | |
| Change Order | $1,000 | |
| Original award | $170,000 |
About this award
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) awarded a $171,000 firm fixed-price purchase order to Standard Laboratories Inc. on September 30, 2010, for laboratory analysis services and possible expert witness services related to the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster. The contract, which was not subject to any set-aside designation, carried an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2011, and was performed in Beaver, West Virginia. Standard Laboratories Inc., a Subchapter S Corporation specializing in laboratory testing and materials analysis, was tasked with conducting technical analysis and providing expert support related to the investigation and litigation surrounding this significant mining accident.
This contract reflected MSHA's need for specialized technical expertise to investigate the Upper Big Branch Mine explosion that occurred in April 2010, one of the deadliest mining disasters in recent U.S. history. The engagement of Standard Laboratories Inc. for both laboratory analysis and potential expert witness services indicates the federal government sought independent technical analysis to support regulatory investigations and potential legal proceedings. The one-year performance period allowed for comprehensive testing and documentation to support MSHA's investigation efforts and any subsequent formal proceedings related to the disaster.
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Who was awarded contract DOLB104R23293?
DOLB104R23293 was awarded to Standard Laboratories Inc. by Mine Safety and Health Administration (Department of Labor) on September 30, 2010.
How much is contract DOLB104R23293 worth?
The government has obligated $171,000 on DOLB104R23293.
Was contract DOLB104R23293 competed?
The extent of competition for DOLB104R23293 was competed under sap. The government received 2 offers.
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