PFAS testing

THIS AMENDMENT 2 IS ISSUED TO ADDRESS QUESTIONS. PLEASE SEE THE FAQ's ATTACHED.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) intends to procure analytical testing services to analyze the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present in textile samples. This requirement must be provided on a firm-fixed price basis.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Sep 2023), applies to this acquisition. In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.212-1, the quote must prominently display the offeror's Taxpayer Identification number, CAGE code and UEI number, as well as contact information for the offeror's point of contact for the quote. A valid SAM.gov registration is required for quote submission.

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2024), if the annual SAM registration has not been completed. If the SAM registration has been completed, Offerors shall only submit paragraph (b) if there are applicable exceptions to the current registration.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Aug 2025), applies to this acquisition.

An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award (see FAR Provision 52.204-7 System for Award Management and clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance for the requirement to be registered in SAM and to maintain an active SAM registration during performance and through final payment). You must submit proof of your active SAM registration at time of submission of your quotation.

All additional required clauses, terms and conditions are included in the attached Statement of Work.

Offerors are responsible for submitting quotes to Lydia Glasgow at lglasgow@cpsc.gov by 12:00 PM EST on June 17, 2026 or sooner. Questions are due by 12:00 PM EST on June 5, 2026.