Testing Laboratories and Services

Code 541380
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NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) encompasses specialized scientific and technical testing services across multiple domains. These services include chemical, biological, physical, and environmental testing and analysis for government agencies, research institutions, and private sector entities. Laboratories in this category provide critical assessment, measurement, and validation services using advanced scientific equipment and methodologies to support research, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and technical investigation needs.

Recent federal contract awards in this category reveal a diverse range of testing services with contract values typically ranging from $10,000 to $35 million. Frequently awarded entities include universities, specialized research laboratories, and scientific service firms like College of American Pathologists, Azenta Life Sciences, and Charles River Laboratories. The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Agriculture are prominent funding agencies. Awards frequently utilize small business set-asides, with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Total Small Business designations being common. Performance locations span national research centers, medical facilities, and contractor laboratory sites across the United States.

Federal contract opportunities in this NAICS category demonstrate extensive demand for specialized testing services. Recent solicitations include water quality testing for VA medical centers, environmental sample analysis for EPA research programs, DNA and genetic testing for NIH research initiatives, marine mammal tissue analysis for NOAA, and isotope ratio measurements for USGS geological research. Agencies seek contractors with specific technical capabilities such as ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, advanced laboratory equipment, precise analytical methodologies, and expertise in areas like microbial testing, environmental monitoring, genetic sequencing, and chemical analysis. Performance locations span federal research facilities, medical centers, and contractor laboratories nationwide.

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