Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) and Chemical Fume Hoods (CFH) Certification and Testing

The Maryland Department of Health is seeking an accredited field certifier/qualified personnel to provide Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) and Chemical Fume Hood (CFH) certification and testing services. The contractor will be responsible for performing annual BSC certification and CFH verification, as well as providing equipment and supplies to perform the certifications. The contract will be for a period of three years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. • The contractor must have experience in BSC and CFH certification and testing. • The contractor must provide a copy of their annual BSC/chemical fume hood certification. • The contractor must comply with the standards in the most current edition of Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) for annual performance testing, inspection, and on-site certification of BSCs. • The contractor must ensure that requirements listed in the reference chart for list of tests to be performed by accredited field certifier(s) are met.