J065--RFQ: Pharmacy Hoods Semi-Annual Inspection PM Svc
ID: 36C25625Q0275Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for the semi-annual inspection and maintenance of pharmacy hoods at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and requires compliance with regulatory standards, including USP 797 and 800, to ensure the safety and efficacy of pharmacy equipment. The contract will cover a base year with four optional renewal years, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high environmental and healthcare operational standards to protect patient health and safety. Interested vendors must contact Contract Specialist Quentin Chew at Quentin.Chew@va.gov or 713-794-8609 for further details and to confirm their eligibility.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Quentin ChewContract Specialist
    (713) 794-8609
    Quentin.Chew@va.gov
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    The solicitation notice outlines the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Request for Quotation (RFQ) for pharmacy hoods' semi-annual inspection and maintenance at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. It details the contract requirements specifically aimed at Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and emphasizes compliance with regulatory standards, including USP 797 and 800. The contract entails a base year with four optional renewal years, focusing on inspections and certifications of pharmacy biological safety cabinets, airflow hoods, and other relevant equipment. Vendors must provide proof of necessary certifications for personnel, adhere to specific environmental testing protocols, and manage continuous monitoring and reporting of results. Invoices must be electronically submitted, with strict adherence to safety and security protocols during all phases of service tasks. The solicitation highlights the necessity for the contractor to ensure high-level compliance with environmental and healthcare operational standards, indicating a commitment to maintaining a safe and regulated work environment. The government contract serves to ensure that all pharmacy equipment within the facility is inspected, certified, and maintained to protect patient health and safety.
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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