Request for Information (RFI) for the Freely Associated States (FAS) Lab Certif

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to assess market capabilities for Freely Associated States (FAS) Lab Certification services. The agency seeks to gather comprehensive insights from potential contractors regarding laboratory certification capabilities within the testing laboratories and services sector. Interested companies are required to submit a detailed capability statement and respond to a technical questionnaire covering areas such as company qualifications, previous experience, lab certification status, and commercial service offerings. The RFI requires all submissions to be sent to delacruz.allancris@epa.gov by March 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, with any technical questions to be submitted no later than March 8, 2025. The evaluation will focus on understanding industry readiness, potential subcontracting needs, lead times for contract performance, and existing government contract vehicles.

No specific set-aside designations have been established for this procurement, indicating the opportunity is open to a broad range of businesses. While the exact award value is not disclosed, the RFI suggests the agency is conducting preliminary market research to inform a future solicitation for lab certification services. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services and PSC code H166 for Quality Control Instruments and Laboratory Equipment. Companies will be assessed on factors including their business size, socio-economic status, NAICS code classification, and potential subcontracting percentages. The RFI represents a preliminary step in EPA Region 9's acquisition strategy, aimed at gathering market intelligence to shape the eventual formal solicitation for FAS Lab Certification services.