GFT Media Testing-Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
ID: 36C24425Q0125Type: Solicitation
Overview

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)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/38abb95c21ae4cc89853fe55c07ff1b2/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for environmental microbiology laboratory analytical services at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The primary objective of this contract is to process microbiological surface samples, gloved fingertip samples, and media fill testing samples, ensuring compliance with FDA, CAG, and USP standards, while adhering to ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements. This contract is crucial for maintaining the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical services within the medical center, with a total anticipated award amount of $41.5 million over a base term of one year and four optional renewal years. Interested parties should contact Christa Stine at christa.stine@va.gov or call 570-479-0225 for further details regarding the solicitation.

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    Christa Stine
    (570) 479-0225
    christa.stine@va.gov
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    The document outlines a solicitation for environmental microbiology laboratory analytical services for the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center under a contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary objective is to evaluate microbiological surface samples and handle gloved fingertip and media fill testing, adhering to FDA, CAG, and USP standards. The contract operates on a base term of one year, with four optional renewal years, and anticipates a total award amount of $41.5 million. Key tasks include routine sampling, incubation, and analysis of various samples, including personnel and surface samples, along with timely reporting of results. The contractor must possess ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and guarantee swift communication of any failures in microbial counts to pharmacy services. Payment terms stipulate electronic invoicing, with specific details required for invoice processing. The document’s structure encompasses contractual terms, a statement of work detailing requirements, and a price/cost schedule for services rendered, aiming for transparency and compliance with government procurement standards.
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