This document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation, number 36C25926Q0056, for Pharmacy Hood and Area Certification. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19, located in Greenwood Village, CO, issued this solicitation. The response deadline is November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM MOUNTAIN TIME, Denver, USA. This procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and falls under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories) and Product Service Code H241 (Medical/Dental Care). The place of performance is the Sheridan VA Medical Center in Sheridan, WY. The amendment includes several attached documents: S06 - 36C25926Q0056 0001, Attachment 1 - Statement of Work - Revised 7 NOV 25, Attachment 2 - Questions and Answers, and Attachment 3 - SOP 119-15 IV Room Air and Surface Monitoring. Aaron Thurber is the Contracting Officer and point of contact.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bids for Pharmacy Hood and Area Testing and Certification services for the Sheridan VA Medical Center in Sheridan, WY. This solicitation, number 36C25926Q0056, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and falls under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories). The response deadline is November 10, 2025, at 10 AM Mountain Time. Interested parties should refer to the attached Statement of Work for detailed requirements. The point of contact for this solicitation is Aaron Thurber, Contracting Officer, at aaron.thurber@va.gov or 303-712-5745.
This Statement of Work outlines requirements for pharmacy compounding and hood testing and certification services at the Sheridan VAMC. The contractor must provide personnel, equipment, and technical support for testing and certification of the pharmacy compounding area, including buffer and ante rooms, and specific laminar flow and bio-safety hoods (Baker EG-6320 S/N 114140 and NuAire NU-430-400). Services must adhere to CETA Standards, with CETA-certified personnel. The pharmacy compounding area requires semi-annual certification in October and April, while the VA Laboratory Bio-Safety hood needs annual certification in October. Work will occur at various locations within the Sheridan VAMC during standard business hours, with 24/7 phone support. Specific tasks include airflow testing, room pressurization measurements, particle counts, leak testing, and bacterial/fungal testing. Deliverables include detailed certification reports for the compounding area and hoods, documenting HVAC and PEC airflow, and a field certification report with findings and recommendations, submitted in PDF format.
The Statement of Work outlines requirements for pharmacy compounding and hood testing and certification services at the Sheridan VA Medical Center. The contractor must provide personnel, labor, technical support, and equipment for semi-annual CETA certification of the pharmacy compounding area (buffer and ante rooms) in October and April, and annual CETA certification of the VA Laboratory Bio-Safety hood (NuAire Brand) in October. Services include airflow testing, particle counts, smoke tests, room pressurization measurements, bacterial and fungal testing, and HVAC adjustments. Hood certification for both the Baker EG-6320 S/N 114140 and NuAire NU-430-400 models is required, including inflow/downflow measurements, particle counts, and leak testing. All work must comply with CETA standards, and personnel must be CETA certified. The contractor must also provide 24/7 technical phone support. Deliverables include detailed certification reports documenting ACPH from HVAC, PEC, and total combined ACPH, as well as field certification reports with findings and recommendations, emailed in PDF format to the CO and local VA POC.
The Sheridan VA Medical Center's Pharmacy IV Cleanroom Suite Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 119-15 establishes mandatory microbiological air and surface monitoring procedures for its ante-room, buffer rooms, and primary engineering controls (PECs). Effective April 1, 2025, this SOP ensures compliance with VHA Directive 1108.12 and USP General Chapter <797> to prevent contamination of Compounded Sterile Products (CSPs). The program includes viable impact volumetric airborne particulate sampling biannually by a CETA certifier and monthly surface sampling. Action levels are defined for ISO Class 5, 7, and 8 areas for both air and surface monitoring. Exceeding these levels requires investigation and corrective action, with documentation of all tests, results, and equipment records. The Chief of Pharmacy and Quality Program Manager are responsible for oversight, ensuring compliance, personnel competency, and environmental control.
This government solicitation (RFP 36C25926Q0056) from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks proposals for "Pharmacy Hood and Area Testing and Certification" services at the Sheridan VA Medical Center. The contract includes a base period and four option years, covering services such as measurement, testing, adjusting, sampling, and documentation for pharmacy compounding areas and laminar flow hoods, as well as biosafety hood certifications and report development. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 541380 with a $19 million size standard. Key clauses address contract terms, electronic invoice submission, and strict limitations on subcontracting for SDVOSBs, requiring adherence to VAAR and SBA regulations. The total duration of the contract, including options, will not exceed five years, with an offer due date of November 10, 2025.
This document outlines Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C25926Q0056, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19. The amendment addresses questions, clarifies line items and the Statement of Work, and extends the offer receipt deadline to November 13, 2025, at 10:00 MST. The solicitation is for pharmacy compounding area and biosafety hood certification services, including measurement, testing, adjusting, sampling, documentation, report development, and recertifications. The contract includes a base period from November 15, 2025, to November 14, 2026, and four one-year options extending through November 14, 2030. Services are categorized under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and product/service code H241 (Equipment and Materials Testing - Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment).