H266--Pharmacy Hood Certifications
ID: 36C25224Q0625Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H266)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide pharmacy hood certifications for the Edward J. Hines Jr. VA Hospital. This procurement aims to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards for pharmacy equipment, which is critical for maintaining a safe environment for medication preparation and handling. The contract will fall under the NAICS code 541380, focusing on testing laboratories and services, and is categorized under PSC code H266 for equipment and materials testing. Interested parties should reach out to Contract Specialist Romell B Parrott at Romell.Parrott@va.gov for further details regarding the solicitation process.

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    Romell B ParrottContract Specialist
    Romell.Parrott@va.gov
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    The presolicitation notice outlines a request for proposals regarding pharmacy hood certifications at the Edward J. Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. The contract encompasses all necessary labor, materials, supervision, tools, and equipment to perform semi-annual certifications and monthly testing services for clean rooms, biological safety cabinets, clean benches, and comparable equipment used in research and hazardous/non-hazardous drug compounding, ensuring compliance with ISO Class 5 and USP 800 standards. The proposal response deadline is set for October 28, 2024. This initiative is exclusively designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and falls under the Product Service Code H266 and NAICS Code 541380. The contact for the project is Contract Specialist Romell Parrott at the Department of Veterans Affairs. This presolicitation establishes the framework for the contracting process, emphasizing safety and compliance in pharmacy operations at the VA Medical Center.
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