Collaborative Testing Services, Inc.
Collaborative Testing Services, Inc. is a for-profit Subchapter S corporation located in Sterling, Virginia, specializing in providing proficiency testing and interlaboratory testing programs for federal forensic laboratories. Registered in the System for Award Management since 2000, the company offers comprehensive testing services across multiple scientific disciplines, with a primary focus on supporting accreditation and certification requirements for various federal agencies. The company's core business involves developing and delivering specialized testing samples and subscription services that help forensic laboratories maintain quality standards and meet international accreditation requirements.
The company provides an extensive range of proficiency testing services across multiple forensic and scientific disciplines, including latent prints, digital forensics, drug analysis, biology, serial number restoration, and material testing. Federal contract awards demonstrate Collaborative Testing Services, Inc.'s work with civilian agencies like the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, and Bureau of Engraving and Printing, as well as defense agencies such as the Army Criminal Investigation Command, Naval Sea Systems Command, and Defense Health Agency. Most of their contract awards are competitively bid and not set aside, though some contracts have been designated as total small business set-asides. The company consistently serves as a prime contractor, delivering tailored testing packages that support laboratory accreditation, certification, and quality assurance processes.
Collaborative Testing Services, Inc. holds three significant indefinite delivery contracts that enable ongoing service delivery across federal agencies. These include a $287,268 Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Army Criminal Investigation Command running through September 2029, a $41,648 single-award indefinite delivery contract with Naval Sea Systems Command for laboratory subscription services through November 2027, and a $100,000 indefinite delivery contract with the Defense Health Agency for DNA and forensic biology proficiency testing through October 2026. Under these vehicles, the company has received numerous task and delivery orders, typically ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, which support various testing and educational initiatives across different federal laboratory environments. These contracts demonstrate the company's ability to provide specialized, long-term testing services that meet the precise needs of federal scientific and forensic organizations.
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Not listed 21331 Gentry Dr, Sterling, VA 20166, USA
5/9/00 5/29/25 Serological Research Institute
Serological Research Institute (SERI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit California corporation providing a broad spectrum of biological testing services and specialized forensic laboratory products. Through federal contract awards, Serological Research Institute provides expert witness services, DNA testing, and other expert services to the Department of Justice, Department of the Army, and other federal agencies.
Specifically, Serological Research Institute has been awarded multiple federal contracts to provide expert witness services to various US Attorney's Offices within the Department of Justice. These services have supported criminal trials and investigations. Additionally, Serological Research Institute was awarded a contract by the Department of the Army's Pacific Command for expert witness services. The contract awards have generally been small purchase orders under $10,000, though several have had potential values over $10,000. All of the awards were prime contracts with no set aside designation. Through these contracts, Serological Research Institute has provided specialized expertise and services in the field of DNA and biological testing to support federal legal proceedings and investigations.
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Not listed 3053 Research Dr, Richmond, CA 94806, USA
6/4/07 8/14/25 College Of American Pathologists
College of American Pathologists (CAP) is a leading provider of laboratory quality assurance products and services to the U.S. federal government. As the world's largest organization of board-certified pathologists, CAP offers a wide range of specialized laboratory testing and accreditation services to federal agencies, including proficiency testing programs, laboratory accreditation, linearity testing, and calibration verification. CAP has been registered to receive federal awards since 2001 and holds multiple contracts and agreements with agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Department of Justice (DOJ).
Through its federal contract awards, CAP primarily provides clinical laboratory proficiency testing services, accreditation programs, and quality assurance products to support federal healthcare facilities. Major contract work includes a $38.8 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with the VA to provide nationwide clinical laboratory proficiency testing through 2025, and a $25.8 million contract with the DHA for proficiency testing services through 2028. CAP also supplies laboratory accreditation services, calibration verification kits, linearity testing materials, and specialized software licenses to various VA medical centers and Indian Health Service facilities. Additionally, CAP has been awarded contracts to support the Food and Drug Administration's regulatory science efforts in in vitro diagnostics and to enhance the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's cancer registry data quality. As a subcontractor, CAP has partnered with organizations like Johns Hopkins University and Deloitte Consulting to deliver proficiency testing and knowledge architecture services under federal contracts.
CAP was awarded a $330,000 cooperative agreement grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September 2023 to enhance the data quality and operational efficiency of the CDC's National Program of Cancer Registries. This five-year grant focuses on developing electronic pathology and laboratory reporting systems to improve cancer surveillance data quality and operations. The cooperative agreement leverages CAP's expertise in laboratory quality assurance and data management to support the CDC's efforts in strengthening cancer registry programs nationwide.
CAP holds several federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) that allow agencies to efficiently procure its specialized laboratory services. These include a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the Indian Health Service for CAP Accreditation services, with a ceiling value of $75,000 through June 2029, and multiple BPAs with various VA Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) for laboratory accreditation, linearity testing, and proficiency testing services. The largest IDV is a $38.8 million IDIQ contract with the VA Headquarters for clinical laboratory proficiency testing, running through January 2025. These vehicles enable federal agencies, particularly within the VA healthcare system, to quickly access CAP's expertise in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of clinical laboratory testing across their facilities.
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Not listed 325 Waukegan Rd, Northfield, IL 60093, USA
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