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1605C4-26-R-00003

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

626 COCHRANS MILL ROAD

BUILDING 38

ATTN: Wendy Hoch

PITTSBURGH PA 15236

US Department of Labor Customer Acquisition Services 200 Constitution Ave, NW N-2305 Washington DC 20210

US Department of Labor Customer Acquisition Services 200 Constitution Ave, NW N-2305 Washington DC 20210

04/30/2026 0900 ET

Michael Whiddon

(404) 302-5817

CAS

CAS

Alicia M. Jackson

541380

$19

04/23/2026

MSHA PA WARREN. SHIP

The Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the

Senior Procurement Executive, on behalf of the

Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), has a need for Asbestos Laboratory BPA, in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

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Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures will be utilized.

Please read the RFP in its entirety, including the instructions for submitting a quote and the evaluation criteria the Government will use to make an award.

0001 350 EAMineral Fiber Analysis Air Sample PCM – 5 day

Turnaround - Base Year

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to

05/14/2027

0002 20 EAMineral Fiber Analysis Air Sample PCM – 3 day

Turnaround – Base Year

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to

05/14/2027

0003 25 EAAsbestos Analysis Air Sample TEM - 5 day

Turnaround - Base Year

Product/Service Code: Q301

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to

05/14/2027

0004 150 EAAsbestos Bulk Sample PLM – 5 day Turnaround –

Base Year

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to

05/14/2027

0005 20 EAAsbestos Bulk Sample PLM – 3 day Turnaround –

Base Year

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to

05/14/2027

0006 15 EAAsbestos Bulk Vermiculite Sample PLM – 5 day

Turnaround – Base Year

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to

05/14/2027

0007 5 EAErionite Bulk Sample PLM – 5 day Turnaround –

Base Year

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to

05/14/2027

0008 5 EAErionite, Other Amphiboles TEM – 5 day

Turnaround – Base Year

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to

05/14/2027

0009 5 EAAsbestos Wipe Sample TEM – 5 day Turnaround –

Base Year

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to

05/14/2027

0010 5 EAOverload Air Sample TEM – 5 day Turnaround –

Base Year

Product/Service Code: Q301

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to

05/14/2027

1001 350 EAMineral Fiber Analysis Air Sample PCM – 5 day

Turnaround - Option Period One

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 04/15/2027

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to

05/14/2028

1002 20 EAMineral Fiber Analysis Air Sample PCM – 3 day

Turnaround – Option Period One

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 04/15/2027

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to

05/14/2028

1003 25 EAAsbestos Analysis Air Sample TEM - 5 day

Turnaround - Option Period One

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 04/15/2027

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to

05/14/2028

1004 150 EAAsbestos Bulk Sample PLM – 5 day Turnaround –

Option Period One

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 04/15/2027

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to

05/14/2028

1005 20 EAAsbestos Bulk Sample PLM – 3 day Turnaround –

Option Period One

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 04/15/2027

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to

05/14/2028

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

1006 15 EAAsbestos Bulk Vermiculite Sample PLM – 5 day

Turnaround – Option Period One

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 04/15/2027

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to

05/14/2028

1007 5 EAErionite Bulk Sample PLM – 5 day Turnaround –

Option Period One

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 04/15/2027

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to

05/14/2028

1008 5 EAErionite, Other Amphiboles TEM – 5 day

Turnaround – Option Period One

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 04/15/2027

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to

05/14/2028

1009 5 EAAsbestos Wipe Sample TEM – 5 day Turnaround –

Option Period One

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 04/15/2027

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to

05/14/2028

1010 5 EAOverload Air Sample TEM – 5 day Turnaround –

Option Period One

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 04/15/2027

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to

05/14/2028

2001 350 EAMineral Fiber Analysis Air Sample PCM – 5 day

Turnaround - Option Period Two

(Option Line Item)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to

05/14/2029

2002 20 EAMineral Fiber Analysis Air Sample PCM – 3 day

Turnaround – Option Period Two

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to

05/14/2029

2003 25 EAAsbestos Analysis Air Sample TEM - 5 day

Turnaround - Option Period Two

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to

05/14/2029

2004 150 EAAsbestos Bulk Sample PLM – 5 day Turnaround –

Option Period Two

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to

05/14/2029

2005 20 EAAsbestos Bulk Sample PLM – 3 day Turnaround –

Option Period Two

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to

05/14/2029

2006 15 EAAsbestos Bulk Vermiculite Sample PLM – 5 day

Turnaround – Option Period Two

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to

05/14/2029

2007 5 EAErionite Bulk Sample PLM – 5 day Turnaround –

Option Period Two

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to

05/14/2029

2008 5 EAErionite, Other Amphiboles TEM – 5 day

Turnaround – Option Period Two

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to

05/14/2029

2009 5 EAAsbestos Wipe Sample TEM – 5 day Turnaround –

Option Period Two

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to

05/14/2029

2010 5 EAOverload Air Sample TEM – 5 day Turnaround –

Option Period Two

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to

05/14/2029

3001 350 EAMineral Fiber Analysis Air Sample PCM – 5 day

Turnaround - Option Period Three

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to

05/14/2030

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

3002 20 EAMineral Fiber Analysis Air Sample PCM – 3 day

Turnaround – Option Period Three

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to

05/14/2030

3003 25 EAAsbestos Analysis Air Sample TEM - 5 day

Turnaround - Option Period Three

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to

05/14/2030

3004 150 EAAsbestos Bulk Sample PLM – 5 day Turnaround –

Option Period Three

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to

05/14/2030

3005 20 EAAsbestos Bulk Sample PLM – 3 day Turnaround –

Option Period Three

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to

05/14/2030

3006 15 EAAsbestos Bulk Vermiculite Sample PLM – 5 day

Turnaround – Option Period Three

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to

05/14/2030

3007 5 EAErionite Bulk Sample PLM – 5 day Turnaround –

Option Period Three

(Option Line Item)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to

05/14/2030

3008 5 EAErionite, Other Amphiboles TEM – 5 day

Turnaround – Option Period Three

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to

05/14/2030

3009 5 EAAsbestos Wipe Sample TEM – 5 day Turnaround –

Option Period Three

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to

05/14/2030

3010 5 EAOverload Air Sample TEM – 5 day Turnaround –

Option Period Three

(Option Line Item)

(Anticipated Option Exercise Date) 0

Product/Service Code: Q301

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to

05/14/2030

1 - Statement of Work 2 - Clauses 3 - Provisions 4 - Instructions to Contractors 5 - Evaluation Criteria

1 - Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK

LABORATORY ANALYSIS SERVICES

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking laboratory analysis services to analyze mineral fiber samples, including asbestos and erionite, collected by MSHA inspectors and other MSHA personnel at mining operations throughout the United States and its territories. The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is responsible for enforcing health standards promulgated under the authority of Section 103 (a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.

1.0 Background

The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is responsible for enforcing health standards promulgated under the authority of Section 103 (a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. A national network of MSHA inspectors collects health samples at approximately 900 coal and 6,000 metal/nonmetal (MNM) mines located in the United States and its territories to monitor miners’ exposures to hazardous contaminants. The health samples are analyzed by validated analytical methods and citations are issued to mine operators if exposure limits are exceeded.

1.1 Objectives

MSHA is seeking the services of an American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) certified and National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited laboratory to supplement its Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center (PSHTC) Laboratory capabilities to analyze health enforcement samples for asbestos fibers. These samples are collected by MSHA inspectors and other MSHA personnel at mining operations throughout the United States and its territories. The selected Contractor will have the ability to quantitatively analyze a broad range of industrial hygiene and environmental samples, for mineral fibers, asbestos, and Erionite.

1.2 Technical Requirements

The selected Contractor will furnish the necessary facility, personnel, laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and supplies required to conduct these analyses. Table l listed below contains an estimate of the number of samples of each type that will require analysis.

Required methodology is for the sample types are given in Section 1.3.

Table l. Mineral Fiber Analyses

Contaminant Method Media Estimated Number of Samples

· Mineral Fibers PCM MCE filter 350

· Asbestos TEM MCE filter 25

· Asbestos PLM Bulk 150

· Vermiculite PLM Bulk 15

· Erionite PLM Bulk 5

· Erionite & Other Amphiboles TEM MCE / bulk 5

· Asbestos TEM Wipes 5

1.3 Scope

It is anticipated that up to 1,000 samples will be submitted annually; most will require analysis by only one procedure.

Mineral fiber counting will be performed according to the NIOSH 7400 Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) procedure, using the “A” counting rules.

Bulk Samples will routinely require analysis by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) methods such as EPA/600/R-93/116.

Erionite will be determined by PLM; or by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) techniques including Select Area Electron Diffraction (SAED) and quantitative Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDXA) as per NIOSH 7402.

Vermiculite will be determined by PLM per EPA/600/R-93/116.

Wipe samples will be determined by TEM per ASTM D6480.

Overload air samples determined by TEM per ISO 13794.

MSHA may also request that TEM analyses be performed on air samples. An analysis of air samples for asbestos will be done per NIOSH 7402 or equivalent when requested.

The Contractor may also be required to provide expert witness testimony and litigation support in the event MSHA-issued citations based on this work are challenged by operators.

1.4 Special Qualifications

The selected Contractor must:

1) Be accredited by the AIHA and NVLAP; and

2) Have the ability to quantitatively analyze a broad range of industrial hygiene and environmental samples originating from mining operations.

The selected Contractor may also be required to provide expert witness testimony and litigation support in the event MSHA-issued citations based on this work are challenged by operators.

The Contractor will be expected to maintain accreditation for the PCM, PLM, and TEM fields of testing and to always adhere to ISO/IEC/EN 17025 laboratory quality assurance requirements during the effective period of the contract.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration will be the sole client for the purposes of this contract. Any requests for information or reports generated by the performance of this contract must be routed to the designated PSHTC Lab contact persons.

1.5 Period of Performance

The period of performance will be for a one (1) 12-month base period and three (3) 12-month option periods. The Contractor shall price the Option Periods as line items as they are subject to the availability of funding. The Contractor shall identify the base year and optional years in the following manner:

Base Period (May 15, 2026 through May 14, 2027) Option Period 1 (May 15, 2027 through May 14, 2028) Option Period 2 (May 15, 2028 through May 14, 2029) Option Period 3 (May 15, 2029 through May 14, 2030)

1.6 Quality Control

The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will notify the contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the plan before the contract start date. The Contractor must make appropriate modifications to the plan before the contract start date. The Quality Control Plan is to be delivered with the contractors’ proposal.

The Contractor will be expected to maintain AIHA/NVLAP accreditation and to always adhere to ISO/IEC/EN 17025 laboratory quality assurance requirements during the effective period of the contract. Accreditation will be maintained for the PCM, PLM, and TEM fields of testing. In addition to participating in the Proficiency in Analytical Testing program, the Contractor will institute and maintain an internal proficiency testing program for designated analyses requested by MSHA on a recurring basis. Additionally, the contractor will be required to generate and analyze internal Quality Control (QC) samples at the rate of 10% for all parameters requested by MSHA, and to perform replicate analyses on an additional 10% of the samples submitted.

1.7 Quality Assurance

MSHA may elect to perform a site visit prior to contract award, and to perform a Quality Assurance (QA) audit during the contract term.

A copy of the Contractor’s quality assurance manual, AIHA accreditation certificate, and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) sample and internal proficiency testing results will be furnished with Contractor’s proposal. MSHA will also be provided with copies of any SOP revisions relevant to requested analytical services that are made after the issuance of the contract and will be notified of any changes in personnel assigned to contract work. MSHA may also request other records, at its discretion, (i.e. instrument calibration records, QC charts, training records) to validate Contractor sample data.

MSHA will submit a chain of custody forms with each set of samples which will include sample identifiers, analyses requested, expected turn around time, and a unique MSHA project number. MSHA will review contractor reports for completeness and accuracy. MSHA may also request other records, at its discretion, (i.e. instrument calibration records, QC charts, training records) to validate Contractor sample data, and may elect to audit the laboratory during a site visit.

1.8 Performance Evaluation Meetings

The contracting officer may require the contract manager to meet with the CO, COR and other government personnel as deemed necessary. The contractor may request a meeting with the contracting officer when he/she believes such a meeting is necessary.

Written minutes of any such meetings must be recorded and signed by the contract manager and the contract officer. If the contractor does not concur with any portion of the minutes, such non-concurrence must be provided in writing to the contracting officer within 3 calendar days following receipt of minutes.

1.9 Government Remedies

The CO shall follow Federal Acquisition Requirement (FAR) 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items" or 52.246-4, "Inspection of Services-Fixed Price" for a contractor's failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.

1.10 Points of Contact/Coordinators

Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center (PSHTC) Attn: Analytical and Laboratory Services Division U.S. Department of Labor – MSHA 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Building 38, Room 102 Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Points of contact will be provided upon award of order.

The coordinators will designate the samples to be analyzed and the appropriate methodology. They will serve as the principal contact persons for the Contractor and receive via e-mail analytical and quality assurance reports for the requests that they originated.

The Contractor shall provide a project manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the CO. The project manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all technical matters relating to daily operation of the contract.

1.11 Contracting Officer Representative

The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the CO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

1.12 Identification of Contractor Employees

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They must also ensure all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.13 Post-Award Conference or Periodic Progress Meetings

The contractor agrees to attend any post-award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The CO, COR, and other government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings, the CO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance, and the contractor will apprise the government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.14 Key Personnel

Contractor staff in some of the Labor Categories used under this SOW will be considered "Key Personnel" and Key Personnel may not be removed or replaced without the written consent of the Government. Any replacement candidate must have the same or better qualifications as the person released. Resumes of replacement Key Personnel must be provided and the Government must approve the replacement before that person starts work. The main Key Person for this project is the Project Manager/Technical Manager as they are the main point of contact for the contractor. However, the list of all key personnel and their qualifications are listed in Technical Exhibit 2. The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Project Manager/Technical Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Supervisors, and Laboratory Analysts, for PCM, PLM, and TEM applications. Any replacement candidate must have the same or better qualifications as the employee being released. Resumes of proposed replacement Key Personnel must be provided for review. The Government must approve the replacement candidate in writing before he/she can start work. Resumes must include education, technical background, and experience with the methods and instrumentation required to fulfill the proposed contract requirements. A brief description of the roles and responsibilities of laboratory staff in analyzing the samples, reviewing sample data, and issuing reports must be included.

The contractor shall ensure that all personnel filling Key Personnel positions are retained in those positions for a minimum of 180 days following Government approval of their resumes unless the individual leaves the contractor's employ or is incapacitated.

Substitution of Key Personnel either prior to, or after this 180-day period, shall be accomplished only after Government approval. The contractor shall notify the COR 30 days prior to performing any substitution of Key Personnel and submit the resume of the proposed replacement individual with this notification.

1.15 Project Manager/Technical Manager

The contractor shall provide a Project Manager/Technical Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the Project Manager/Technical Manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the CO. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

1.16 Recognized Holidays

a. The Government hereby provides NOTICE and Contractor hereby acknowledges that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King's Birthday Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Inauguration Day (when applicable)

b. In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

Any other day designated by Federal Statute Any other day designated by Executive Order Any other day designated by the President's Proclamation

c. The Contractor shall comply with the aforementioned Government holidays and any other day designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential proclamation. Therefore, the Government offices are closed to the Contractor's staff on the day(s) these holidays are observed. In addition, work shall not be required of the Contractor when Federal employees are released from work early due to inclement weather conditions or emergencies or when Federal offices are closed due to inclement weather conditions or emergencies (status is available at http://www.opm.gov/status/). The COR will notify the Contractor when early release of Federal employees has been authorized.

1.17 Hours of operation/Place of Performance

The Contractor shall be available to the government during office hours from 8:00 AM to 5 PM in each time zone, Monday through Friday, except for Federal holidays and days on which Federal employees are granted administrative leave due to government directed facility closings, or other circumstances.

The Contractor shall, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this Statement of Work. When hiring personnel, it is essential that the Contractor ensure the stability and continuity of the workforce.

1.18 Type of Contract

The Government anticipates award of Firm Fixed price, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with BPA Calls being issued against it.

1.19 Invoices

The Contractor will issue invoices for every set of samples upon completion of the analyses. The invoice will be in Adobe Acrobat file format and will include the MSHA Blanket Purchase Agreement number, the BPA Call order number, the project number, the number of samples analyzed, the unit cost per analysis, the specified line-item number, and the total cost for the set. Invoices will be sent to the COR for certification.

1.20 Travel Requirements

Travel may be required for Contractor staff to attend information gathering meetings, management briefings, and other authorized meetings. Unless compelling circumstances exist, the Contractor will be notified in advance a minimum of three days prior to travel.

All travel must be authorized in advance, in writing, by the Government. The following requirements apply.

The Contractor shall be reimbursed for direct costs of transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses of personnel who are authorized to undertake out-of-town and/or overnight travel under this SOW. Such costs shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations and to the extent that they are reasonable and allowable as provided in FAR 31.205-46, 31.3, 31.6, or 31.7.

Costs incurred for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses shall be reimbursed only to the extent that they do not exceed, on a daily basis, the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations.

Air fare costs in excess of the lowest customary standard, coach, or equivalent air fare offered during normal business hours will not be reimbursed unless such accommodations are not available and the Contractor certifies to this fact in the voucher or in their documents submitted for reimbursement.

The Contractor shall be reimbursed for the cost of out-of-town and/or overnight travel performed by its personnel in their privately owned automobiles, at the current rate set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations, not to exceed the cost by the most direct economy air route between the points so traveled. If more than one person travels in such automobiles, the Contractor shall make no additional charge for such travel.

No travel costs for contractor personnel traveling from place of residence to and from the normally assigned work site shall be reimbursed by the Government.

1.21 Security requirements

Any designs, equipment, and concepts that evolve from performance hereunder shall be considered as "Confidential Information." The Contractor shall not disclose any confidential information obtained in the performance of this contract. Any presentation based on information obtained from the tasks covered by this contract will be subject to review and approval by the Government before publication or dissemination for accuracy of factual data and interpretation.

During the course of this contract, the Contractor shall have access to Government data relevant to this project, as required. Any information, not previously published, received from the Government in connection with this contract or furnished to the Contractor from other sources in response to the Government's requirements under this contract, will be restricted to this project, and may not be disclosed or used for any other purpose without the prior written approval of the CO. Title to Government owned data shall remain with the Government. The Contractor shall use the Government owned data only in connection with this Contract.

These restrictions do not apply to information which (a) currently or subsequently enters the public domain; (b) has been released to any third party, without restrictions; or (c) is obtained by the Contractor independent of the Government.

1.22 Physical Security

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, materials shall be secured.

1.23 FAR 52.239-1 PRIVACY OR SECURITY SAFEGUARDS (Aug 1996)

1.23.1 The Contractor shall not publish or disclose in any manner, without the Contracting Officer's written consent, the details of any safeguards either designed or developed by the Contractor under this contract or otherwise provided by the Government.

1.23.2 To the extent required to carry out a program of inspection to safeguard against threats and hazards to the security, integrity, and confidentiality of Government data, the Contractor shall afford the Government access to the Contractor's facilities, installations, technical capabilities, operations, documentation, records, and databases.

1.23.3 If new or unanticipated threats or hazards are discovered by either the Government or the Contractor, or if existing safeguards have ceased to function, the discoverer shall immediately bring the situation to the attention of the other party.

1.24 Inspection and Acceptance

A final inspection of all work performed, all required reports, and all other deliverables as specified in this SOW shall be conducted at the place of delivery. Such inspections shall occur within ten (10) business days after the deliverables are submitted for review. Any deliverables that are not acceptable shall be rejected by the COR. The Contractor shall be required to revise such deliverables if they are incorrect or unacceptable. The Contractor will have 10 days to revise any unacceptable deliverables unless they acquire prior approval from the Government.

1.25 Notification of Delays

In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in either meeting performance requirements, anticipates difficulty in complying with contract delivery schedule or date, or has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR in writing, providing pertinent details. This provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

1.26 Ownership

All deliverables developed under the Statement of Work are the property of the U.S. Government and MSHA.

1.27 Commitment to Protect Sensitive Information

The Contractor shall not release, publish, or disclose sample health sample information to unauthorized personnel. MSHA will designate PSHTC Lab personnel as coordinators for contract lab services (a principal and a back-up from each of two laboratory divisions). The coordinators will designate the samples to be analyzed and the appropriate methodology. They will serve as the principal contact persons for the Contractor and receive via e-mail analytical and quality assurance reports and copies of invoices for the requests that they originated.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

AIHA – American Industrial Hygiene Association

ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials

BPA – Blanket Purchase Agreement

CO – Contracting Officer

COR - Contracting Officer’s Representative: A representative from the requiring activity assigned by the Contracting Officer to perform surveillance and to act as liaison to the contractor

Defective Service - A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with it in the Statement of Work.

DOL - Department of Labor

EPA – Environmental Protection Agency

EDXA – Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis

FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation

ISO – International Organization for Standardization

ISO/IEC/EN -International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission/European Norm

MCE – Mixed Cellulose Ester

MNM – Metal/Nonmetal

MSHA – Mine Safety and Health Administration

NIOSH – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

NVLAP – National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program

PCM – Phase Contrast Microscopy

PLM – Polarized Light Microscopy

PAT – Proficiency Analytical Testing

POP – Period of Performance

PSHTC – Pittsburgh Safety and Health Technology Center

QC - Quality Control - Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the SOW.

QA - Quality Assurance - Those actions taken by the government to assure services meet the requirements of the Statement of Work.

SAED – Select Area Electron Diffraction

SF – Standard Form

SOP – Standard Operating Procedure

SOW – Statement of Work

TEM – Transmission Electron Microscopy

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3.0 Government Furnished Items And Services

3.1 Information Sources

Knowledgeable MSHA personnel will be made available to assist Contractor personnel in obtaining information pertinent to this SOW. The Contractor will be provided all samples to be analyzed and all necessary documentation pertinent to the performance of the specified tasks.

3.2 Samples

The Government will provide various sets of samples at various times throughout the contract. The number of samples submitted per occasion will vary, with an estimated minimum of 1 sample up to 50 samples at any given time.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4.0 All necessary facility, personnel, and laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and supplies required to conduct the analyses.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

The following is the set of tasks required under this Contract. The method(s) used for this determination shall be specified in the contract proposal.

5.0 TASKS

The following tasks are required under this Contract:

Task 5.1 Analyze sets of samples provided by the Government.

MSHA will submit a chain of custody forms with each set of samples which will include sample identifiers, analyses requested, and a unique MSHA project number. The contractor will have in place procedures for sample receipt, logging, and handling and will use a Laboratory Information Management System database to maintain sample records and track sample analysis and reporting. Samples will be logged in within one business day of delivery to the laboratory. Samples must be tracked by MSHA project number and sample identifier.

The contractor will maintain sample storage facilities sufficient to preserve sample integrity and to prevent sample deterioration.

Upon completion of the analysis, bulk and fiber samples and all prepared sample slides will be held for a minimum period of four weeks. The Contractor will be responsible for the proper and safe disposal of all samples, unless MSHA specifically requests that they be returned after the analysis is completed. If MSHA requests that they be returned, the contractor will seal sample cassettes and sample containers to protect sample integrity during shipment. The Contractor will also return the corresponding PCM slides, which may be subject to further analysis at the OSHA Salt Lake City Lab.

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government sample materials shall be secured.

Task 5.2 The Contractor shall report within a maximum period of 5 calendar days of sample receipt. At times, MSHA will request priority analyses and specify a maximum hold time for samples collected in response to hazard complaints. In these cases, MSHA sample analyses shall be conducted within a three-day turnaround from date of receipt. Contract will include a separate line item for cost to have samples analyzed within three-day turnaround.

Task 5.3 The Contractor shall provide analytical reports for each set of samples analyzed within the time specified in the PWS (Performance Work Statement). The reports shall be submitted electronically in Adobe Acrobat file format and include a cover letter which lists the analytical methods employed, the instruments used for the analyses, and the working ranges. The analytical reports must identify the sample, using both MSHA identifier and Contractor's sample number.

PLM and TEM bulk sample reports must identify the amount and type of asbestos or Erionite present in each layer on a volume percent basis, along with a sample description for each layer.

PCM reports shall include the air volume sampled, the number of fields counted, blank corrected fiber density data, total fibers per filter and sample concentration calculations. The area per field and effective filter area will also be listed in the report.

TEM reports for air samples, including Erionite samples, will follow the reporting protocol appropriate for the NIOSH 7402 method.

Any problems encountered during the analysis, or method modifications or sample dilutions employed will be also delineated.

Each analytical report shall include an estimate of measurement uncertainty for the parameters reported, as well as method detection limits and levels of quantification. The dates the samples were received, analyzed, and reported, and copies of count sheets and chain of custody forms shall be included in the report. See Technical Exhibit 3.

Task 5.4 The Contractor shall provide a quality control report with each analytical report which shall list the results of all QA samples analyzed with the sample set, including calibration verification samples. If any outliers are experienced, the Contractor shall include a copy of a corrective action report which documents the cause of the problem and the actions taken to correct the deficient condition.

See Technical Exhibit 3.

Task 5.5 Provide litigation support services on an as needed basis:

The Contractor shall assist MSHA on an as-needed basis in the event MSHA-Issued citations for work performed under this contract are challenged by operators. See Technical Exhibit 3.

Task 5.6 Provide expert witness testimony, as needed:

The Contractor shall assist MSHA on an as-needed basis in the event MSHA-Issued citations for work performed under this contract are challenged by operators. See Technical Exhibit 3.

Task 5.7 The Contractor shall conduct quarterly proficiency testing and submit to the COR for review by Technical Subject Matter Experts.

See Technical Exhibit 3.

Task 5.8 In addition to participating in the Proficiency in Analytical Testing program, the Contractor shall institute and maintain an internal proficiency testing program for PCM, PLM, and TEM analyses requested by MSHA on a recurring basis. The proficiency testing will be performed on a quarterly basis on a set of blind samples prepared or procured by the Contractor. Each laboratory analyst that is used for analysis of MSHA samples will be tested. The contractor shall provide a quarterly proficiency testing report.

Task 5.9 Analyses of additional samples other than those specifically named in the SOW. The Government may, during the life of the contract, require additional samples other than those listed in the SOW such as unregulated amphiboles (winchite and richterite).

These samples will be similar in nature, but the exact contaminant analyzed is unknown at this time. The Contractor will be required to submit a list of pricing per type of analysis in the proposal and the Contractor must treat this as an option in the Contract. The Government reserves the right to exercise this option.

The Contractor shall be required to provide a report in accordance with the requirements of Task 5.2.

Task 5.10 Contractor may be required to travel within the United States during the performance of the contract to provide expert witness testimony and litigation support in the event MSHA-issued citations based on this work are challenged by operators.

Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with the GSA Federal Travel Regulations and FAR Part 31. All travel requires Government pre-approval/authorization and notification to the COR.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6.0 REFERENCES, LAWS, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES

At a minimum, Contractor performance in accordance with the requirements herein shall fully comply with the following laws, regulations, policies and guidelines:

1. AIHA standards

2. ISO/IEC/EN 17025 laboratory quality assurance requirements

Technical Requirements

Technical Exhibit 1:

The selected Contractor will furnish the necessary facility, personnel, and laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and supplies required to conduct these analyses. Table 1 listed below contains an estimate of the number of samples of each type that will require analysis. Required methodology is for the sample types are given in Section 1.3.

Table I. Mineral Fiber Analyses

Contaminant Method Media Estimated Number of Samples

· Mineral Fibers PCM MCE filter 350

· Asbestos TEM MCE filter 25

· Asbestos PLM bulk 150

· Vermiculite PLM bulk 15

· Erionite PLM bulk 5

· Erionite & Other Amphiboles TEM MCE / bulk 5

· Asbestos TEM wipes 5

Technical Exhibit 2: Key Personnel Qualifications

Project Manager

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, geology, physical or biological sciences, or industrial hygiene and 10 years' experience in industrial hygiene or environmental analyses of asbestos samples, including electron microscopy applications, with a minimum of three years supervisory experience in laboratory operations. A Master's degree in any of the above fields will count as 2 years additional experience; a Ph.D. in a physical science discipline will count as 5 years additional experience.

Quality Assurance Manager

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, geology, physical or biological sciences, or industrial hygiene and 5 years' experience in industrial hygiene or environmental analyses, and 3 years quality management experience, including training in statistics. A Master's degree in any of the above fields will count as 2 years additional experience, with a Ph.D. in a physical science discipline to count as 5 years additional experience.

Laboratory Supervisors

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, geology, physical or biological sciences, engineering, or industrial hygiene and 5 years' experience in industrial hygiene or environmental analyses of asbestos samples. A Master's degree in any of the above fields will count as 2 years additional experience, with a Ph.D. to count as 5 years additional experience.

Laboratory Analysts

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in a physical science discipline or engineering and 2 years related laboratory experience for PCM and PLM analysts. For TEM analysts, BS degree in a physical science discipline and 5 years' experience with electron microscopy applications. A Master's degree in any of the above fields will count as 2 additional years' experience, with a Ph.D. to count as 5 years additional experience.

Technical Exhibit 3: Deliverables Schedule

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Provide analytical report of results with each set of samples analyzed (SOW para 5.3)

For each set of samples analyzed

ONE ELECTRONICALLY IN

ADOBE ACROBAT FILE

FORMAT

lab personnel designated in task order

Provide quality control report with each analytical report (SOW para 5.4)

Per task order ONE ELECTRONICALLY IN

ADOBE ACROBAT FILE

FORMAT

lab personnel designated in task order

Provide litigation support services as needed (SOW para 5.5)

Per task order N/A N/A N/A

Provide expert witness testimony as needed (SOW para 5.6)

Per task order N/A N/A N/A

Provide quarterly proficiency testing reports (SOW para 5.7)

Quarterly ONE ELECTRONICALLY IN

ADOBE ACROBAT FILE

FORMAT

Lab Personnel designated in task order

2 - Clauses

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015)

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023)

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (MAR 2026)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement…