Laboratory & Facility Operations

Federal entities face complex regulations and restrictions around procurement, contracting, hiring, and operations while managing research and testing laboratories, slowing processes, and adding administrative burdens. Fluctuating budgets can lead to uncertainty in planning long-term research programs and investments in facilities and equipment. APTIM coordinates priorities and knowledge sharing across your network of federal labs, streamlining efforts, and closing critical gaps.

Our Laboratory and Facility Support

APTIM develops US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved test methods for use in laboratories throughout the US and provides quality analytic and quality control support for 10 EPA regions. APTIM has done environmental technology evaluations for the EPA, developed tests and protocols for EPA drinking water standards, as well as supported EPA technical publication and presentations. We also provide microbiological contaminant technical support.

Biotechnology Development and Applications Group

Located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, APTIM’s Biotechnology Development and Applications Group provides support under contracts from the EPA, Department of Defense environmental research programs, Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP), Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), as well as other federal entities. APTIM’s focus on applied technology provides state-of-the-art solutions to develop and implement tailored, cost-effective remedies at sites with a wide variety of contaminants and characteristics. Learn more.

EPA Test & Evaluation Facility

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, APTIM has provided the following laboratory operations support and research:

• Analytical chemistry laboratory support
• Chemical, biochemical, and physical analysis support
• Field sampling
• Implementation and management of EPA safety, health, and environmental management program
• Operation of experimental facilities
• Statistical analysis support
• Synthesis and integration
• Technical information transfer
• Technical support for biological and physical sciences research

EPA Quality Assurance Technical Support Program

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, APTIM has provided quality assurance support to the EPA Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation Analytical Services Branch (ASB). This includes support to ASB in their management of the EPA Contract Laboratory Program and to the 10 EPA regions in assessing laboratory performance.

The Quality Assurance Technical Support Program (QATS) facilities include a full-service analytical laboratory dedicated to prepare, test, store, and distribute PES/RM materials as required by contract.

The facility features:

• 18,500 square feet of laboratory and office space
• PES/RM sample storage repository
• Asbestos sample storage repository
• Containment laboratory for handling highly hazardous materials
• Audit area for electronic and hard copy data audits
• Data materials storage
• 50-person conference room

The QATS Program products and services fall under five task areas:

Naval Laboratories Across the US

Through contracts for operations support, preventive and integrated maintenance services, water and wastewater management, hazardous waste management, compliance, site assessment, and remediation, APTIM provides laboratory and program management support to various Naval facilities across the US.