Exhibit B - Lab Methods.xlsx

Exhibit B is a comprehensive laboratory testing methods worksheet for dietary supplements, detailing an extensive range of testing requirements across five primary categories: Vitamins and Related Components, Minerals (Elements), Botanicals and Others, Physical Testing, and Proximates. The document outlines estimated testing quantities for 2025, covering 70+ specific tests including vitamin assays (Vitamin C, B vitamins), mineral analysis (ICP multi-element testing, toxic elements), botanical testing (Green Tea, Turmeric, Coenzyme Q10), physical testing (disintegration, dissolution), and proximate analysis (moisture, pH, protein).

The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation (RFQ 1232SA25Q0877) from the Agricultural Research Service for laboratory services on dietary supplements in Beltsville, MD. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award using Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, with a key technical evaluation requirement that vendors must completely fill out all mint green fields on Exhibit A. The solicitation is open for full and open competition under NAICS code 541380, targeting commercial laboratory services capable of performing the comprehensive testing methods outlined in the exhibit.