H266--Testing of Sterile Compounding Areas
ID: 36C24225Q0067Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

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Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H266)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 2, is seeking qualified contractors to provide testing services for sterile compounding areas at the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in New York. The procurement involves a contract for a base year plus four additional option years, encompassing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and travel to perform both initial and recurring certifications of the facility's sterile compounding areas in compliance with established standards such as USP Chapter <797> and <800>. This testing is critical for ensuring the safety and efficacy of compounded sterile preparations, which are vital for patient care in the medical facility. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Sources Sought Notice by October 24, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Lee Kern at Lee.Kern@va.gov or by phone at 228-523-5000.

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    Lee KernContract Specialist
    (228) 523-5000
    Lee.Kern@va.gov
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