This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial products and services for environmental testing, incubation, and certification of primary engineering controls (PECs) and sterile clean rooms for all VISN 1 pharmacy locations. The contract will be for a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside. Services include various certifications (room, hood, PEC), sampling (air, surface, hazardous drug residue), competency testing, and minor repairs. All testing must comply with USP 797/800 and CETA guidelines. Quotes are due by April 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically capable small business offeror.
The contract period is from the date of award for five years, with performance to begin 15 calendar days from the date of award.
Payment will be made monthly in arrears, with invoices submitted through Tungsten Network. A properly prepared invoice shall contain the invoice number and date, contractor's name and address, accurate purchase order number, itemized services and applicable cost, period of service provided, and total amount due.
The bid notice mentions Terms of any express warranty as a required item in a quote, but does not specify the warranty period or terms.
Award shall be made to the small business quoter whose quotation is determined to be the lowest price, with full capability to supply all line-item requirements.
Contractors must provide three references showing completion of at least 3 jobs of similar size and scope at other hospital facilities, with at least one being a VA medical center. All certifications must be signed by an NSF 49 certified technician, and cleanroom performance testing must be performed by a CETA National Board of Testing (CNBT) certified technician. AIHA accredited laboratory certification is required for all USP viable sampling analysis.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a mandatory or optional site visit. However, it states that the contractor or representative shall contact the facility identified POCs to schedule work and prior to the beginning of work.
The bid notice does not explicitly state whether product samples are required. It does mention Product samples. N/A under section E of the submission instructions.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid or its terms.