Purchase Order DOLB144R25432

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) awarded a $7,885 firm fixed-price purchase order to the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) on January 10, 2014, for proficiency analytical testing accreditation services. This non-competitive contract, which carries no set-aside designation, was performed at AIHA's location in Fairfax, Virginia, with a completion date of December 31, 2014. AIHA, a non-profit organization specializing in industrial hygiene, occupational health, and environmental safety services, provides critical laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing support to federal agencies to maintain workplace safety standards across multiple sectors.

This purchase order aligns with MSHA's core mission to ensure safe and healthful working conditions in the mining industry through rigorous testing and analytical validation. AIHA's proficiency analytical testing accreditation services support the agency's regulatory compliance and safety assessment programs by certifying the accuracy and reliability of analytical methods used in mining operations. The firm fixed-price structure and one-year performance period are typical of AIHA's engagements with federal agencies, reflecting the organization's established role as a specialized provider of occupational health testing and certification services across the federal government.