H366--Cleanroom & Hood Testing Minneapolis VAMC
ID: 36C26325Q0338Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

INSPECTION- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H366)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5969b1d283a946298bce38ba323a8c9c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide cleanroom and hood testing services for the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (VAMC). The procurement aims to ensure compliance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, specifically Chapters <797> and <800>, through biannual testing and certification of sterile compounding clean rooms and primary engineering controls. This initiative is critical for maintaining high safety standards and effective health precautions in VA medical facilities, while also supporting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) in the procurement process. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Brian Whalen at brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov or 319-688-3754 for further details, as the contract duration spans five years with options for renewal.

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    Brian WhalenContract Specialist
    (319) 688-3754
    brian.whalen-crichton@va.gov
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    36C26325Q0338.docx
    This document outlines the solicitation and requirements for a contract to provide testing and certification services for the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System's sterile compounding clean rooms and primary engineering controls. The acquisition aims to ensure compliance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, specifically Chapter <797> and <800>, by utilizing certified companies for regular evaluations of cleanroom environments. The contractor will perform biannual testing and provide certification for various cleanroom areas, including laminar flow workstations and biological safety cabinets. Detailed procedures for testing include air quality assessment, HEPA filter integrity testing, and environmental monitoring, with reports generated within 14 business days of testing completion. The solicitation prioritizes service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), requiring participants to demonstrate relevant experience and compliance with specific government regulations. The contract duration spans five years, including options for renewal, and outlines detailed contractor obligations regarding performance, oversight, and standards of conduct on VA properties. Overall, the document encapsulates the government’s commitment to maintaining high safety standards and effective health precautions in its medical facilities, while also supporting veteran-owned businesses in the procurement process.
    Pre-Solicitation Notice 36C26325Q0338.docx
    The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is issuing a presolicitation notice for cleanroom and hood testing services. This solicitation, numbered 36C26325Q0338, has a response deadline set for January 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The contract is designated as a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). The testing will take place at the Veterans Affairs facility located at 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN, 55417-2309. The contracting office managing this procurement is the Department of Veterans Affairs Network 23 Contracting Office in Coralville, IA. Interested parties may contact the contract specialist, Brian Whalen, via email for further information. This presolicitation reflects the VA's initiative to ensure compliance with health and safety standards in specialized environments, crucial for providing quality care to veterans. The emphasis on SDVOSBC participation encourages the involvement of veteran-owned businesses in federal contracting opportunities.
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