Q24000410 Onsite Surveillance ISO/IEC 17025:2017 2023

The Hawaii Department of Health, State Laboratories Division (LPRB) is seeking a nationally and internationally-recognized accrediting body to provide ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation services for the Laboratory Preparedness and Response Branch in Honolulu County. The procurement involves comprehensive laboratory accreditation services, with the selected contractor required to have a minimum of 5 years of accreditation experience. Key deliverables include providing technical support, securing access points, delivering status updates, and conducting additional assessments using the NAHLN Quality Standard Harmonization Checklist. Bidders must demonstrate capability to assist LPRB in renewing and expanding accreditation, with inspectors required to meet specific security and safety requirements. The contractor will be responsible for providing inspector background information, scheduling inspections, and submitting an updated consultation and inspection plan. Bids are due by 12pm on September 15, 2023, with the award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Potential contractors must be compliant with the Hawaii Compliance Express at the time of award.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The contract appears to be open to qualified accrediting bodies with demonstrable experience in laboratory accreditation services. Pricing for the contract must include all applicable taxes and fees, with the awarded bidder responsible for any transaction fees charged by HiPRO. While the exact contract value is not specified, the opportunity is funded through state funds and has a one-year contract term. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. Bidders are advised that no modifications to the solicitation will be allowed, and specific contacts have been provided for any questions or requests for additional information about the procurement opportunity.