Contractor Intent: Organize efforts to continue accreditation for Federal Highway Administration…

Marcus Consulting Inc. has been awarded contract PO05331950-V2 by George Mason University in Virginia for a cumulative contract value of $3,000.00. The award was executed on July 7, 2026, with deliverables directed to Christopher Story. The contractor will provide consulting services to support the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Safety Research & Development in maintaining laboratory accreditation to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025:2017 standards, with an annual certification audit targeted for July 2026.

The scope of work encompasses comprehensive quality system management and process documentation to ensure continued ISO 17025:2017 compliance. Key deliverables include auditing document control and contracting/purchasing processes; standardizing calibration and testing procedures; upgrading calibration standards maintenance protocols; implementing proficiency testing procedures; documenting measurement uncertainty for all testing within scope; ensuring third-party calibration of customer testing standards; documenting testing methodologies with references to federal safety standards; ensuring test reports meet ISO 17025:2017 requirements; verifying sampling method documentation; developing and maintaining employee training files with confidentiality provisions; directing management review processes; and documenting internal audit results. The engagement supports the laboratory's compliance infrastructure and quality assurance protocols necessary for Federal Highway Administration safety testing operations.