# Notice of Intent to Sole Source to A2LA

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/89243226pne000090

- Solicitation number: 89243226PNE000090
- Notice type: Award notice
- Status: Awarded to American Association for Laboratory Accreditation for $77,450.00
- Department: Department of Energy
- Contracting office: Idaho Operations Office (892432)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: U010 Certifications and Accreditations for Educational Institutions
- Place of performance: Idaho Falls, Idaho
- County: Bonneville County (FIPS 16019). https://abierto.us/counties/bonneville-county-id-16019
- City: Idaho Falls. https://abierto.us/cities/idaho-falls-id-1639700
- First posted: February 5, 2026
- Last posted: February 5, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1213f0147cca41669cf498f54e063d7c/view

## Description

Market research conducted utilizing methods such as online databases, industry publications, previous procurement history, and direct inquiries to potential vendors—confirmed that no other providers possess the critical specific accreditations, historical context, or immediate operational readiness necessary to prevent a two-year transition delay. The unique interface requirements and specialized accreditations present significant barriers to entry for new providers within the agency's required timeframe.

While a synopsis of the proposed contract action will be published on SAM.gov, it is not anticipated that other sources can meet these requirements without unacceptable delay, even considering potential responses.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (UEI CG2ZJYF5W8X8)
- Contract: 89243226PNE000090, purchase order
- Obligated: $21,925.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: award number 89243226PNE000090 equals the contract number; same awarding office 892432 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_89243226PNE000090_8900_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- February 5, 2026: Award notice. Notice 1213f0147cca41669cf498f54e063d7c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1213f0147cca41669cf498f54e063d7c/view

## Points of contact

- Peter Hawkes, hawkespd@id.doe.gov, 2085267828

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