OUSW Drug Demand Reduction Quality Assurance Services

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the Contractor to provide Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) Quality Assurance (QA) Support Services. The primary goal is to ensure the Department of War's (DoW) military drug testing program is forensically sound, scientifically supportable, and efficient.

• Forensic Toxicology QA Support: Services to ensure the DoW drug testing program's integrity.

• Proficiency Testing: Management of both open and blind proficiency testing programs, including specimen preparation, distribution, and analysis of results for five joint-service military drug testing laboratories (FTDTLs).

• Inspections and Evaluations: Conducting accreditation inspections of the five FTDTLs, including coordination, documentation, and trend analysis.

• Reference Materials: Manufacturing, distribution, and analysis of reference materials for quality control and method validation.

• Consultation Services: Providing scientific consultation on forensic requirements, instrumentation, testing methodologies, and interference testing.

• Services must meet or exceed current recognized standards established by applicable Federal laws, ANSI/ASB standard 153-23, AAFS, ABFT, DDRP, and other relevant professional associations.

• Specific performance objectives and thresholds are detailed in Technical Exhibit 1, including error rates for specimen preparation, labeling, packing, shipping, reporting, and investigation timelines.

• Period of Performance: A 60-day phase-in period, one 12-month base period, and four 12-month option periods.

• Place of Performance: Primarily at the Contractor's primary site location, with exceptions for specific tasks requiring performance at a Government facility.

• Contract Type: Hybrid contract including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Contract Line Items (CLINs) for daily supplies and support, and optional Time and Material (T&M) CLINs.

• Personnel: Key personnel include a Program Manager (PM) with specific qualifications and experience. Contractor employees must identify their status and adhere to security requirements (Secret clearance for key personnel).

• Quality Control: Contractor must develop and adhere to a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Data Rights: Contractor must protect the confidentiality of Government records and adhere to data use agreements and privacy impact assessments.

• Conflict of Interest: Contractors must identify and mitigate any organizational or personal conflicts of interest.

• Applicable Publications: Adherence to specified DoD Instructions, FAR clauses, and other relevant standards is mandatory.

Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI)

This notice is for market research purposes only to determine the availability, interest, and capability of potential firms to provide Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) Program Quality Assurance Support Services for the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel & Readiness (OUSW(P&R)), Office of Drug Demand Reduction (ODDR). This is NOT a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.

• The government is seeking firms capable of providing quality assurance support services as outlined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Services include developing and maintaining financial management databases and analysis tools.

• Firms must demonstrate the ability to comply with security requirements, including potential need for Secret Facility Clearance for personnel.

• Anticipated Contract Award Date: January 2027

• Anticipated Contract Start Date: January 2027

• Anticipated Period of Performance (POP): 60-day phase-in, one 12-month base period, and four 12-month option periods.

• Anticipated Contract Value Range: $6M (12-month Base Period with four 12-month Option Periods)

• Anticipated NAICS Codes: 621511 (Medical Laboratories) and/or 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services).

• Anticipated Product Service Code (PSC): Q301 (Reference Laboratory Testing).

• Anticipated Place of Performance: Contractor's primary site, with some tasks at Government facilities.

• Interested firms must submit a Capabilities Statement addressing specific questions outlined in the notice.

• Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM (Eastern).

• Submission Method: Email to whs.ncr.ad.mbx.eosd-tab-branch@mail.mil with a specific subject line.

• Capabilities Statements are limited to 10 pages (excluding supplemental information).

• No phone calls or meetings will be accepted; all correspondence via email.

• Responses are encouraged from all interested sources, including small businesses and socioeconomic concerns.

• Firms responding as small businesses should identify their category (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB).

• The government will not pay for information provided or reimburse costs associated with response preparation.

• Firms should refer to the Draft PWS for detailed security and performance requirements.

• Supplemental information requested includes suggested changes to the Draft PWS, identification of restrictive information, estimated RFP response time, transition period needs, risk assessment, inspector pool size, suggested NAICS/PSC codes, recommended contract type, and commercial availability assessment.