A02-NMS PWSv3.docx

This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for forensic toxicology testing services to be provided to the Armed Forces Medical Examiners System (AFMES) at Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Delaware. The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to NMS Labs (200 Welsh Road, Horsham, PA 19044-2208), a large business concern classified under NAICS code 541380 with a $19.0 million business size standard. The contract period of performance spans five years, consisting of a base year from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027, followed by four optional one-year periods extending through February 28, 2031.

The PWS establishes the technical and performance requirements for forensic toxicology testing services, including the specific testing methodologies, quality assurance standards, sample handling protocols, reporting requirements, and turnaround times that NMS Labs must meet. The Government is accepting capability statements from interested sources, not to exceed six pages (8.5 x 11 inch) with 12-point minimum font, demonstrating management and technical capability as well as cost information to perform the required services. This notice of intent is issued under FAR 6.103-1 authority (only one responsible source), and all capability statements received by the stated due date will be considered, though the Government reserves the right to make a non-competitive award determination based on responses received.