Lab Analysis

The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to post a request for quote on September 12, 2022 for Lab Analysis Testing Services to meet the needs of GSA's Region 1 Public Buildings Service. The purchase order will be a time and materials contract type that will allow GSA to request the Contractor perform various lab analyses and invoice in batches for payment those analyses done during that period. The following is a list of tests and testing requirements that the Contractor will be requested to perform during the performance of the contract.

Lead in Air: Method NIOSH 7082

 Lead wipes, paint chips and soil: EPA Method SW-846-7000B

Lead (or other metals, copper for example) in drinking water: EPA Method 200.9

Asbestos bulk sample analysis via polarized light microscopy (PLM) (EPA/600/R-93/116) and/or transmission electron microscopy (TEM) (EPA 600/R-93/116 Section 2.5.5.1)

Asbestos air sample analysis via phase contrast microscopy: IOSH 7400A

Asbestos air sample analysis via TEM: AHERA Method – 40 CFR Part 763 Appendix A Subpart E

Formaldehyde utilizing passive badge: modified NIOSH 2016

 TVOC using passive badge: modified NIOSH 1500

 Non-viable fungal sampling (Air-O-Cell)

Microbiological Surface Sample (tape li

Drinking water sample analysis for potability

PCB Air and wipe sample analysis

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The contract period is expected to be for a year from award. A written solicitation will be provided on beta.sam.gov. The anticipated award date is late September 2022.