The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) for Pharmacy Cleanroom Certification Services at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. The contracting office, located in Greenwood Village, CO, requires submissions by September 20, 2024, with a deadline for questions by September 17, 2024. This procurement follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, with an anticipated firm-fixed-price contract plus four option years. Key evaluation criteria will include price, technical documentation, and the contractor's responsibility based on certification of technicians, specifically requiring Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) certificates. Quotes will be assessed beginning with the lowest price, and a determination will be made on whether the price is within budget and reasonable. The procurement may be canceled if no acceptable quotes are received. The intention is to award a contract based on a thorough evaluation without further discussions, although the government retains the right to engage in discussions if deemed necessary. This announcement serves as both a solicitation notice and a request for quotations.

The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Pharmacy Cleanroom Certification Services at the Salt Lake City VA Health Care System. The primary objective is to ensure compliance with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 797 and 800 standards, which mandate sterile compounding within controlled ISO Class environments. The contractor will provide certified technicians to conduct scheduled and unscheduled certifications of cleanrooms and associated equipment over a five-year period, testing for various air and microbe quality parameters. In total, the projected contract value is approximately $19 million, with a set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). The document details the administrative aspects, including the bidding process, required qualifications, and terms of evaluation. It emphasizes compliance with safety regulations, evidence of services rendered for invoicing, and the necessity for certifications to ensure operational quality. The outlined provisions reflect the government's commitment to uphold health standards in veteran healthcare facilities while increasing opportunities for small businesses owned by veterans.