International Standard ISO/IEC17025:2005 Accreditation Services

The State of Hawaii Department of Health State Laboratories Division (SLD) is seeking an internationally recognized accrediting body to provide ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation services for its Laboratory Preparedness and Response Program (LPRP). The primary objective is to obtain comprehensive laboratory accreditation services in microbiology, with the selected contractor required to provide full technical support, a secure web portal, and guidance throughout the inspection process. Specific requirements include having assessors with appropriate membership and experience in laboratory accreditation, demonstrating the ability to conduct thorough assessments of laboratory capabilities. The solicitation, posted on September 18, 2017, requires responses to be submitted by October 3, 2017, at 12pm Hawaii time, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must be compliant with Hawaii Compliance Express at the time of award and include all applicable taxes and fees in their pricing.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or provide detailed information about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. Additionally, the document does not specify a precise award value or budget range for the accreditation services. The procurement is specifically focused on securing accreditation services for the State Laboratories Division, with the primary goal of achieving ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certification for the Laboratory Preparedness and Response Program. The scope appears to be limited to professional accreditation services, with an emphasis on technical competence, assessment capabilities, and meeting stringent laboratory standards.