Dual Primary Accreditation for DCLS

The Virginia Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) CTR040578 is a contract administered by the Department of General Services focused on laboratory accreditation services. This contract enables state and local entities to access comprehensive laboratory assessment and accreditation solutions through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). The IDV provides a streamlined procurement mechanism for organizations seeking professional laboratory quality and compliance verification services, ensuring rigorous standards are met across various scientific and technical domains.

The contract is awarded to the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) and will be in effect from January 10, 2025, to January 9, 2026, covering the Commonwealth of Virginia. This single-source IDV represents a one-year agreement that allows state agencies, local governments, and potentially other authorized entities to leverage a pre-negotiated contract for specialized laboratory accreditation services. While specific contract value details are not provided, the IDV offers a structured, efficient procurement pathway for obtaining critical laboratory quality assurance and accreditation support within the state's regulatory framework.