R499--Sterile Compounding Compliance QA Program
ID: 36C25726Q0111Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/73d0caffd31746f88b3c4900e7d1ddff/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking proposals for a Sterile Compounding Compliance Quality Assurance (QA) Program. This program aims to ensure compliance with sterile compounding standards through various services, including monthly competency assessments, media fill tests, and environmental monitoring, with a contract period extending from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and falls under NAICS code 541690, highlighting its significance in maintaining high standards in healthcare environments. Interested parties must submit their proposals by December 5, 2025, at 12 PM CST, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Specialist Matt Lee at matthew.lee5@va.gov or 210-393-9281.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Matt LeeContracting Specialist
    (210) 393-9281
    matthew.lee5@va.gov
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    36C25726Q0111_1.docx
    This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice, number 36C25726Q0111, is for a Sterile Compounding Compliance QA Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, located in San Antonio, TX, is the contracting office. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and falls under NAICS code 541690. The response deadline is December 5, 2025, at 12 PM Central Time. The point of contact is Contracting Specialist Matt Lee. The place of performance involves multiple locations, as detailed in the Performance Work Statement.
    RFQ 36C25726Q0111 Sterile Compounding Compliance QA Program.pdf
    This government solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs is a request for proposals for a Sterile Compounding Quality Assurance Program. The program covers various services, including monthly garbing competency assessments, media fill tests, hazardous drug manipulation competency, and cleaning and disinfection competency. It also includes semiannual services for cleanroom, LAFW, and BSC certifications, along with viable surface, air, and environmental wipe sampling. The contract period extends from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, with a base year and four option years. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and falls under NAICS code 541690 (Environmental Consulting Services). Invoices are to be submitted electronically, and offerors must adhere to specific FAR clauses and instructions for proposal submission. Questions must be submitted by November 27, 2025, at 8 AM CST.
    S06 36C25726Q0111 0001.pdf
    This document outlines Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C25726Q0111, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17. The amendment extends the deadline for offers to December 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST, and sets a new deadline for technical questions by December 8, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST. The primary purpose is to provide responses to industry questions regarding various Clinical Line Items (CLINs) and facility details. Key clarifications include specifics on glove/fingertip testing (CLIN 001), hazardous drug competency testing (CLIN 003), cleaning observation (CLIN 004), and cleanroom standard tests (CLIN 006). The document also provides detailed information on HEPA filters, cleanroom square footage, types of PECs, hazardous compounding, and environmental monitoring requirements, including viable air and surface sampling. Personnel competency testing for approximately 30 staff members will be staggered on-site. The Dallas facility is currently certified, while the Garland facility requires re-certification. Contractors are responsible for providing wipe sampling kits, media fill broth, and agar plates, and for sending samples to ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories for analysis.
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