International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015

The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) is seeking to maintain its International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Certified Laboratory Single Site – Single Certificate. The current certification is due to expire on August 30, 2026. The scope of certification includes the provision of research and development services and testing, evaluations, and operational assessments of security technologies for the national first responder community. • The requirement includes one recertification in 2026, one surveillance audit in 2027, and one surveillance audit in 2028. • The lead auditor shall be an ISO:9001 Certified Lead Auditor. • Respondents should have at least one year of experience with auditing federal laboratories, business practices, and quality management systems. • Respondents should demonstrate an understanding of the differences between R&D and T&E work as separate and distinct service offerings.