Testing Laboratories and Services

Code 54138
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NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) encompasses a broad range of scientific and technical testing, analysis, and evaluation services across multiple domains. These services include environmental testing, medical and clinical laboratory services, materials analysis, industrial testing, forensic examinations, and specialized research support. Testing laboratories provide critical quality assurance, compliance verification, and scientific research capabilities for government agencies, private industry, and academic institutions.

The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant diversity, with contracts ranging from $5,000 to over $35 million in value. Common funding agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, National Institutes of Health, and Department of Defense. Frequently awarded entities include specialized scientific research institutions, university laboratories, and private testing companies such as Charles River Laboratories, SGS Axys Analytical Services, and College of American Pathologists. Contract types include firm fixed-price purchase orders, delivery orders, and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreements. Set-asides frequently target small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and other socioeconomic categories, with performance locations spanning nationwide research and medical facilities.

Recent federal contract opportunities reflect a wide range of testing requirements, including environmental sample analysis, water quality monitoring, medical diagnostics, genetic testing, isotope ratio measurements, and specialized research support services. Notable opportunities include the EPA's Environmental Services Assistance Team support contract, USGS geological sample analysis, NIH genetic research services, and VA medical facility water and equipment testing. Soliciting agencies seek contractors with specific technical capabilities, laboratory certifications, and expertise in areas such as PFAS analysis, marine mammal tissue testing, medical device inspection, and clinical laboratory proficiency testing. Many opportunities emphasize compliance with strict regulatory standards, advanced analytical methodologies, and comprehensive reporting requirements.

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