Q301--GFT MEDIA TESTING Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
ID: 36C24425Q0086Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511)

PSC

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9c64c2f1fe57493b98cb8918e845eda0/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from vendors regarding Gloved Fingertip (GFT) Media Testing services for the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to identify qualified contractors who can provide ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory services for the collection, incubation, analysis, and reporting of microbiological samples, including GFT and Media Fill Testing, in compliance with USP <797> standards. This initiative is crucial for maintaining sterile compounding environments and ensuring high-quality healthcare services for veterans. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including company capabilities and relevant certifications, by 1:00 PM EST on November 13, 2024, to Contract Specialist Christa Stine at christa.stine@va.gov.

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    Christa StineContract Specialist
    (570) 479-0225
    christa.stine@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from vendors regarding GFT (Gloved Fingertip) Media Testing services for the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather insights for planning purposes and not for soliciting quotes. Interested vendors must submit responses by November 13, 2024, including essential company information and capability details related to the testing requirements outlined in the draft Statement of Work (SOW). The SOW specifies that the contractor must be an ISO/TEC 17025 accredited laboratory and will be responsible for the collection, incubation, analysis, and reporting of microbiological samples, including GFT and Media Fill Testing as per USP <797> standards. The base contract will commence on January 1, 2025, with options for four additional years. Key responsibilities include processing samples, reporting colony-forming units, and notifying relevant personnel of any test failures within one business day. This initiative emphasizes adherence to rigorous standards for ensuring sterile compounding environments, demonstrating the VA's commitment to maintaining high-quality healthcare services for veterans while complying with regulatory standards.
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