Support- Professional: Industrial Hygienics

PSC Category R428 encompasses professional industrial hygiene services, focusing on anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace environmental factors that may impact worker health and safety. These services typically involve comprehensive assessments of potential hazards in industrial and governmental facilities, including air quality monitoring, noise sampling, exposure analysis, and developing recommendations for workplace safety improvements. Industrial hygiene professionals utilize specialized equipment and methodologies to measure and mitigate risks associated with chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic workplace conditions.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a robust market for industrial hygiene services, primarily within military and veteran healthcare organizations. Contracts range from $5,000 to $863,616, with durations typically spanning one to five years. The Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of the Army are the most frequent awarding agencies, with a strong preference for small business set-asides, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and women-owned small businesses. Frequently awarded entities include Mabbett & Associates, JWJ Consulting, Arbor Environmental LLC, and Environmental Health & Safety Solutions. Performance locations are predominantly across military installations, VA medical centers, and National Guard facilities in states like Texas, California, Louisiana, and Massachusetts.

Recent federal contract opportunities for industrial hygiene services focus on comprehensive facility surveys and environmental monitoring across military and healthcare organizations. The Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of the Army have solicited requirements for industrial hygiene services in locations including South Carolina, Louisiana, Texas, and California. Opportunities typically involve conducting industrial hygiene surveys at Army National Guard maintenance facilities, with contractors expected to anticipate, recognize, and evaluate potential workplace health hazards. Most solicitations are set aside for small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and emphasize the need for experienced professionals with certifications in industrial hygiene and extensive knowledge of occupational safety standards.