Post-Accident Toxicological Testing Oversight
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 693JJ626Q000027
- Agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20590, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Railroad Administration seeks technical and scientific oversight services for its Post-Accident Toxicological Testing (PATT) Program, with quotations due August 28, 2026, and award anticipated September 7, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside purchase order.
Place of performance is Washington, DC 20590; the designated FRA post-accident toxicology laboratory is currently located in Tucker, Georgia. The contractor must provide tri-annual comprehensive laboratory inspections, design and operate an open proficiency testing program using reference laboratories and spiked human blood and urine samples, deliver expert audit support and compliance reviews for Class I rail carriers and service providers under 49 CFR Part 219 and Part 40, and provide seven-day-a-week extended-hour telephone access for expert scientific and technical consultation with immediate verbal advice followed by written guidance within 24 hours.
Inspection team members must hold a Fellow (F-ABFT), Diplomate (D-ABFT-FT, D-ABFT-FA, or D-ABFT-FD), or equivalent certification from the American Board of Forensic Toxicology; equivalent certifications include National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC) or Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT). The estimated total value is $2.7 million. The contract is firm-fixed-price with a base period of 12 months and four optional 12-month periods, not to exceed 60 months total, plus a potential six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8 (evaluated separately). The NAICS code is 541690, and the PSC code is B529. Evaluation weighs demonstrated prior experience and technical and management approach significantly more than price. Questions were due August 18 with answers provided August 24, 2026.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
RFQ Question and Answers and Synopsis/Solicitation Amendment 1: Posted 8/26/2026
Request for Quote (RFQ) – 693JJ626Q000027 Overview- Purchase Order
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) intends to award a Purchase Order to provide the technical oversight services necessary for the Office of Railroad Safety, Drug and Alcohol Division to meet the requirements described in the Statement of Work (SOW). This requirement supports the FRA by providing technical and scientific oversight specializing in forensic toxicology, laboratory testing procedures, proficiency testing, and 49 CFR Part 219/Part 40 compliance review services to ensure continuing public confidence in the forensic integrity and scientific credibility of the FRA Post-Accident Toxicological Testing (PATT) Program. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul, Subpart 12.201, Solicitation Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
The FRA will conduct this acquisition using the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) - FAR Part Deviation Guidance, Subpart 12.201, Solicitation Procedures – and anticipates awarding a PO after receipt and evaluation of qualified quotations.
The quotations will be provided to Government Officials for the purpose of assuring that the Quoter has a complete understanding of the scope of this effort and has the capability to provide a complete solution to the Statement of Work (SOW). Any quotation that is incomplete or non-compliant with any requested submission requirement of this RFQ may immediately be removed from further consideration. Quotes that fail to include inspection team members with a Fellow (F-ABFT), Diplomate (D-ABFT-FT, D-ABFT-FA, or D-ABFT-FD), or equivalent certification from the American Board of Forensic Toxicology may be immediately removed from further consideration.
It is the Government’s intent to award a small-business set-aside purchase order to the responsible Quoter whose quotation, in conforming to the RFQ, provides the overall best-value to the Government. The total estimated value of this purchase order is estimated at $2,700,000.00.
The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ without award if the needs of the requirement are not met. This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay for the preparation and submission of a quotation.
The Government has assigned the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services for this procurement. The Product and Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is B529 – “Special Studies/Analysis: Scientific Data.
*Please see the RFQ attached for the full requirement details.
Update #1 ·
Request for Quote (RFQ) – 693JJ626Q000027 Overview- Purchase Order
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) intends to award a Purchase Order to provide the technical oversight services necessary for the Office of Railroad Safety, Drug and Alcohol Division to meet the requirements described in the Statement of Work (SOW). This requirement supports the FRA by providing technical and scientific oversight specializing in forensic toxicology, laboratory testing procedures, proficiency testing, and 49 CFR Part 219/Part 40 compliance review services to ensure continuing public confidence in the forensic integrity and scientific credibility of the FRA Post-Accident Toxicological Testing (PATT) Program. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul, Subpart 12.201, Solicitation Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
The FRA will conduct this acquisition using the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) - FAR Part Deviation Guidance, Subpart 12.201, Solicitation Procedures – and anticipates awarding a PO after receipt and evaluation of qualified quotations.
The quotations will be provided to Government Officials for the purpose of assuring that the Quoter has a complete understanding of the scope of this effort and has the capability to provide a complete solution to the Statement of Work (SOW). Any quotation that is incomplete or non-compliant with any requested submission requirement of this RFQ may immediately be removed from further consideration. Quotes that fail to include inspection team members with a Fellow (F-ABFT), Diplomate (D-ABFT-FT, D-ABFT-FA, or D-ABFT-FD), or equivalent certification from the American Board of Forensic Toxicology may be immediately removed from further consideration.
It is the Government’s intent to award a small-business set-aside purchase order to the responsible Quoter whose quotation, in conforming to the RFQ, provides the overall best-value to the Government. The total estimated value of this purchase order is estimated at $2,700,000.00.
The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ without award if the needs of the requirement are not met. This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay for the preparation and submission of a quotation.
The Government has assigned the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services for this procurement. The Product and Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is B529 – “Special Studies/Analysis: Scientific Data.
*Please see the RFQ attached for the full requirement details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis Solicitation Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| Oversight RFQ Questions and Answers.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Synopsis Solicitation - RFQ.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Pricing Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf |
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