Laboratory Analysis for Environmental Water Sample Reference Number: R16PS00136

Interested parties should include the following information in their response:
(a) Business name, address, cage code, size classification based on NAICS size standard, socioeconomic classification (i.e. HUBZone and/or 8(a)), and a point of contact;
(b) A positive statement of your intention to submit an offer for this solicitation as a prime contractor;
(c) Evidence of your experience performing work similar in type and scope to the work in this announcement within the last five years. The evidence should include: contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts and points of contacts with telephone numbers. Please do not include more than three past projects; and
(d) Include attachments cataloging the company¿s equipment assets, personnel resources and financial resources that demonstrate company responsibility and capability to perform required work.

All interested parties are encouraged to respond to this notice with all documents, by EMAIL to jmlee@usbr.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. PST on December 4, 2015. The information provided in this announcement is the only information the Government has available at this time. There are no specifications, drawings, bid packages, or source lists available.

Questions concerning the sources sought should be directed to Jong Lee by email. No phone calls please.

The principal components of the work to be performed include:

1. Laboratory Analysis of Water Samples for Organic Parameters

a. Samples:
0001 EPA 531 Series 3-Hydroxycarbonfuran: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0002 EPA 531 Series Aldicarb: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0003 EPA 531 Series Aldicarb Sulfone: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0004 EPA 531 Series Aldicarb Sulfoxide: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0005 EPA 531 Series Baygon: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0006 EPA 531 Series Carbaryl: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0007 EPA 531 Series Carbofuran: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0008 EPA 531 Series Methiocarb: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0009 EPA 531 Series Methomyl: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0010 EPA 531 Series Oxsamyl: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0011 EPA 504 Series Dibromochloropropane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.010 µg/L
0012 EPA 504 Series Ethlene Dibromide: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.010 µg/L
0013 EPA 515 Series 2,4,5-T: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.20 µg/L
0014 EPA 515 Series 2,4,5-TP: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.20 µg/L
0015 EPA 515 Series 2,4-D: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0016 EPA 515 Series 2,4-DB: Maximum Reporting Limit 2.0 µg/L
0017 EPA 515 Series 3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0018 EPA 515 Series Acifluorfen: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.20 µg/L
0019 EPA 515 Series Bentazon: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0020 EPA 515 Series Dalapon: Maximum Reporting Limit 1.0 µg/L
0021 EPA 515 Series Dicamba: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.1 µg/L
0022 EPA 515 Series Dichlorprop: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0023 EPA 515 Series Dinoseb: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.20 µg/L
0024 EPA 515 Series Pentachlorophenol: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.040 µg/L
0025 EPA 515 Series Picloram: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0026 EPA 515 Series Tot DCPA Mono&Diacid Degradate: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0027 EPA 505 Series Alachlor: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0028 EPA 505 Series Aldrin: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.010 µg/L
0029 EPA 505 Series Aroclor 1016: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.080 µg/L
0030 EPA 505 Series Aroclor 1221: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0031 EPA 505 Series Aroclor 1232: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0032 EPA 505 Series Aroclor 1242: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0033 EPA 505 Series Aroclor 1248: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0034 EPA 505 Series Aroclor 1254: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0035 EPA 505 Series Aroclor 1260: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0036 EPA 505 Series Chlordane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0037 EPA 505 Series Dieldrin: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.010 µg/L
0038 EPA 505 Series Endrin: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.010 µg/L
0039 EPA 505 Series Heptachlor: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.010 µg/L
0040 EPA 505 Series Heptachlor Epoxide: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.010 µg/L
0041 EPA 505 Series Lindane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.010 µg/L
0042 EPA 505 Series Methoxychlor: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0043 EPA 505 Series Total PCBs: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0044 EPA 505 Series Toxaphene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0045 EPA 525 Series 2,4-Dinitrotoluene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0046 EPA 525 Series 2,6-Dinitrotoluene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0047 EPA 525 Series 2,4¿-DDD: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0048 EPA 525 Series 2,4¿-DDE: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0049 EPA 525 Series 2,4¿-DDT: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0050 EPA 525 Series 4,4¿-DDD: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0051 EPA 525 Series 4,4¿-DDE: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0052 EPA 525 Series 4,4¿-DDT: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0053 EPA 525 Series Acenaphthene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0054 EPA 525 Series Acenaphthylene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0055 EPA 525 Series Acetochlor: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0056 EPA 525 Series Alachlor: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0057 EPA 525 Series Aldrin: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0058 EPA 525 Series Alpha BHC: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0059 EPA 525 Series alpha-Chlordane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0060 EPA 525 Series Anthracene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.020 µg/L
0061 EPA 525 Series Atrazine: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0062 EPA 525 Series Benz(a)anthracene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0063 EPA 525 Series Benzo(a)pyrene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.020 µg/L
0064 EPA 525 Series Benzo(b)Fluoranthene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.020 µg/L
0065 EPA 525 Series Benzo(g,h,i)Perylene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0066 EPA 525 Series Benzo(k)Fluoranthene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.020 µg/L
0067 EPA 525 Series Beta-BHC: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0068 EPA 525 Series Bromacil: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.20 µg/L
0069 EPA 525 Series Butachlor: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0070 EPA 525 Series Butyl Benzyl Phthalate: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0071 EPA 525 Series Caffeine: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0072 EPA 525 Series Chloroneb: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0073 EPA 525 Series Chlorobenzilate: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0074 EPA 525 Series Chlorothalonil: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0075 EPA 525 Series Chlorpyrifos: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0076 EPA 525 Series Chrysene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.020 µg/L
0077 EPA 525 Series Delta-BHC: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0078 EPA 525 Series Diazinon: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0079 EPA 525 Series Di-(2-Ethylhexyl)adipate: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.60 µg/L
0080 EPA 525 Series Di-(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.60 µg/L
0081 EPA 525 Series Dibenz(a,h)anthracene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0082 EPA 525 Series Dichlorvos: Maximum Reporting Limit ug/L 0.050 µg/L
0083 EPA 525 Series Dieldrin: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.20 µg/L
0084 EPA 525 Series Diethyl Phthalate: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0085 EPA 525 Series Dimethoate: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0086 EPA 525 Series Dimethyl Phthalate: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0087 EPA 525 Series Di-n-butyl Phthalate: Maximum Reporting Limit 1.0 µg/L
0088 EPA 525 Series Di-N-octyl Phthalate: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0089 EPA 525 Series Endosulfan I: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0090 EPA 525 Series Endosulfan II: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0091 EPA 525 Series Endosulfan Sulfate: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0092 EPA 525 Series Endrin: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.20 µg/L
0093 EPA 525 Series Endrin Aldehyde: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0094 EPA 525 Series EPTC: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0095 EPA 525 Series Fluoranthene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0096 EPA 525 Series Fluorene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0097 EPA 525 Series gamma-Chordane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0098 EPA 525 Series Heptachlor: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.030 µg/L
0099 EPA 525 Series Heptachlor Epoxide (isomer b): Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0100 EPA 525 Series Hexachlorobenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0101 EPA 525 Series Hexachlorocyclopentadiene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0102 EPA 525 Series Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0103 EPA 525 Series Isophorone: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0104 EPA 525 Series Lindane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.040 µg/L
0105 EPA 525 Series Malathion: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0106 EPA 525 Series Metolachlor: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0107 EPA 525 Series Metribuzin: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0108 EPA 525 Series Molinate: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0109 EPA 525 Series Naphthalene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.30 µg/L
0110 EPA 525 Series Parathion: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0111 EPA 525 Series Pendimethalin: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0112 EPA 525 Series Pentachlorophenol: Maximum Reporting Limit 1.0 µg/L
0113 EPA 525 Series Permethrin (total): Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0114 EPA 525 Series Phenanthrene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.040 µg/L
0115 EPA 525 Series Propachlor: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0116 EPA 525 Series Pyrene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0117 EPA 525 Series Simazine: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0118 EPA 525 Series Terbacil: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0119 EPA 525 Series Terbuthylazine: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0120 EPA 525 Series Thiobencarb: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.20 µg/L
0121 EPA 525 Series Trans-Nonachlor: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.050 µg/L
0122 EPA 525 Series Trifluralinn: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.10 µg/L
0123 EPA 524 Series 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0124 EPA 524 Series 1,1,1-Trichloroethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0125 EPA 524 Series 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0126 EPA 524 Series 1,1,2-Trichloroethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0127 EPA 524 Series 1,1-Dichloroethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0128 EPA 524 Series 1,1-Dichloroethene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0129 EPA 524 Series 1,1-Dichloropropene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0130 EPA 524 Series 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0131 EPA 524 Series 1,2,3-Trichloropropane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0132 EPA 524 Series 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0133 EPA 524 Series 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0134 EPA 524 Series 1,2-Dichloroethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0135 EPA 524 Series 1,2-Dichloropropane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0136 EPA 524 Series 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0137 EPA 524 Series 1,3-Dichloropropane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0138 EPA 524 Series 2,2-Dichloropropane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0139 EPA 524 Series 2-Butanone: Maximum Reporting Limit 5.0 µg/L
0140 EPA 524 Series 4-Methyl-2-pentanone: Maximum Reporting Limit 5.0 µg/L
0141 EPA 524 Series Benzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0142 EPA 524 Series Bromobenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0143 EPA 524 Series Bromochloromethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0144 EPA 524 Series Bromodichloromethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0145 EPA 524 Series Bromoethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0146 EPA 524 Series Bromoform: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0147 EPA 524 Series Bromomethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0148 EPA 524 Series Carbon disulfide: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0149 EPA 524 Series Carbon Tetrachloride: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0150 EPA 524 Series Chlorobenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0151 EPA 524 Series Chlorodibromomethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0152 EPA 524 Series Chloroethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0153 EPA 524 Series Chloroform: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0154 EPA 524 Series Chloromethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0155 EPA 524 Series Cis-1,2-dichloroethene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0156 EPA 524 Series Cis-1,3-dichloropropene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0157 EPA 524 Series Dibromomethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0158 EPA 524 Series Dichlorodifluoromethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0159 EPA 524 Series Dichloromethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0160 EPA 524 Series Di-isopropyl ether: Maximum Reporting Limit 3.0 µg/L
0161 EPA 524 Series Ethylbenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0162 EPA 524 Series Hexachlorobutadiene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0163 EPA 524 Series Isopropylbenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0164 EPA 524 Series m-Dichlorobenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0165 EPA 524 Series Meta, Para-Xylenes: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0166 EPA 524 Series MTBE: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0167 EPA 524 Series n-Butylbenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0168 EPA 524 Series n-Propylbenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0169 EPA 524 Series Naphthalene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0170 EPA 524 Series o-Chlorotoluene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0171 EPA 524 Series o-Dichlorobenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0172 EPA 524 Series o-Xylene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0173 EPA 524 Series p-Chlorotoluene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0174 EPA 524 Series p-Dichlorobenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0175 EPA 524 Series p-Isopropyltoluene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0176 EPA 524 Series Sec-Butylbenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0177 EPA 524 Series Styrene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0178 EPA 524 Series Tert-amyl methyl ether: Maximum Reporting Limit 3.0 µg/L
0179 EPA 524 Series Tert-butyl ethyl ether: Maximum Reporting Limit 3.0 µg/L
0180 EPA 524 Series Tert-butylbenzene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0181 EPA 524 Series Tetrachloroethene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0182 EPA 524 Series Toluene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0183 EPA 524 Series Total THM: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0184 EPA 524 Series Total Xylenes (o, m, p): Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0185 EPA 524 Series Trans-1,2-dichloroethene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0186 EPA 524 Series Trans-1,3-dichloropropene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0187 EPA 524 Series Trichloroethene: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0188 EPA 524 Series Trichlorofluoromethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0189 EPA 524 Series Trichlorotrifluoroethane: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.50 µg/L
0190 EPA 524 Series Vinyl Chloride: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.30 µg/L
0191 EPA 551.1 SM 5710 Total Potential Trihalomethane: Analyze with a reporting limit of 0.5 µg/L
0192 SM5310 Total Organic Carbon: Analyze with a reporting limit of 300 µg/L
0193 EPA 314 EPA 331 Perchlorate: Analyze with a reporting limit of 0.5 µg/L
0194 EPA 547 Glyphosate: Analyze with a reporting limit of 6 µg/L
0195 LC-MS-MS Chlorotoluron: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.1 µg/L
0196 LC-MS-MS Diuron: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.1 µg/L
0197 LC-MS-MS Isoproturon: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.1 µg/L
0198 LC-MS-MS Linuron: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.1 µg/L
0199 LC-MS-MS Metazachlor: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.1 µg/L
0200 LC-MS-MS Metoxuron: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.1 µg/L
0201 LC-MS-MS Propanil: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.1 µg/L
0202 LC-MS-MS Pyriproxyfen: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.1 µg/L
0203 LC-MS-MS Tebuthiuron: Maximum Reporting Limit 0.1 µg/L


2. The Contractor/laboratory may not sub contract any analysis out.

3. In order to receive an award the laboratory shall be approved by Mid-Pacific Region¿s Quality Assurance and Data Management Branch, MP-156. Approval will include but not be limited to passing a Quality Assurance Audit as stated below, receiving an acceptable review of the laboratory¿s QA Manual, round-robin performance evaluation samples, and reporting limits.

Audit Process:

The MP-156 quality assurance (QA) section conducts audits on laboratories involved in analytical activities that support Mid-Pacific Region projects. The audit consists of reviewing the laboratory¿s QA manual and the last three years of approved round-robin performance study results, submitting performance evaluation samples, and conducting an onsite audit. The review process allows the QA section to determine if laboratories are capable of performing quality analyses on Mid-Pacific Region samples while following QA/QC practices that meet or exceed Mid-Pacific Region standards and protocols.

Background Review:

Prior to the audit, the QA section will contact the laboratory QA officer or the laboratory director and request a copy of both the current QA manual and the last three years of approved round-robin performance study results. The performance study results and QA manual are reviewed by the QA section.

Performance Evaluation Samples:

Prior to the onsite audit, the QA section conducts a performance audit by submitting performance evaluation samples. The purpose of the performance evaluation samples is to evaluate the laboratory¿s ability to generate accurate data. If the laboratory performs poorly on the performance evaluation samples, the QA section may consider not conducting the onsite audit. The parameters submitted for the performance evaluation samples will be tailored to reflect those of current Mid-Pacific Region projects and the methods the laboratory performs.

If the laboratory does not obtain a result within the acceptance criteria, the laboratory will be directed to reanalyze the sample(s). If the reanalyzed result is within the acceptance criteria, then the performance audit is considered acceptable. If the laboratory still does not meet the acceptance criteria upon reanalysis, a new performance evaluation sample from a different lot or vendor will be submitted. If the laboratory can obtain an acceptable result on the new performance evaluation sample, the performance audit is considered acceptable. If the laboratory does not meet the acceptance on the original, reanalysis, or new performance evaluation sample, the laboratory will not be audited or approved for this method/parameter.

Audit Agenda:

Approximately one week prior to the audit, the auditor will send the laboratory contact a proposed audit agenda. The audit agenda details the time allotted for the initial meeting with management, analytical method review, document review, and debrief. After laboratory review and approval, the audit agenda will be finalized.

Onsite Audit:

An onsite laboratory audit is conducted by the QA section to assess the laboratory¿s expertise in conducting the analyses, the capability for producing valid data, the ability to effectively support the data, and the integrity of the QA/QC practices.

Meet with Management:

The first step of the audit will be to meet with management and key laboratory personnel to discuss the purpose of the audit and give a general overview about the Mid-Pacific Region and the Quality Assurance and Data Management Branch (MP-156). During this meeting, the audit team will discuss MP-156¿s policies and requirements, the performance evaluation sample results (if available), document request, and questions for the QA Officer (QAO).

Analytical Method and Document Review:

During the onsite audit, the QA officer, analysts, and other key laboratory personnel are questioned to determine their overall understanding of the methods and laboratory procedures. Documentation practices are also reviewed. In general, the auditors are checking to see if the laboratory procedures follow the laboratory¿s QA manual guidelines and the EPA method, Standard method, or other method protocols.
Debrief:

The most serious deviations are presented to the laboratory as findings in a debrief meeting at the end of the audit; the debrief is generally conducted the day after the audit. All the deviations are written as findings or observations in the final audit report.

Audit Report:

Any deviations from accepted protocols are written in an audit report as findings. The report can also include good practices for any procedures that the auditors would like the laboratory to continue and observations for any procedures that the auditors would like the laboratory to adopt.

Laboratory Audit Response and Final Approval Letter:

The laboratory is asked to send a response to each finding detailed in the QA section¿s audit report. The auditors will review this response and assess if the corrective actions and explanations are acceptable. If any response is questionable, the laboratory is contacted for clarification.

Once the review of the laboratory¿s audit response is complete, the lead auditor will send a final letter addressing whether or not the laboratory is approved for use.

System for Award Management (SAM), as required by FAR 4.1102, applies to this procurement. Prospective contractors must be registered prior to award. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Information on SAM registration can be obtained via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

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Reference number: R16PS00136