J065-- Laboratory Chemical Fumes Hood Inspection and Testing at Captain James Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, IL
ID: 36C25225Q0414Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5dc72ff95770458ebd74309640445eef/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified firms to provide Laboratory Chemical Fumes Hood Inspection and Testing services at the Captain James Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, Illinois. Interested companies must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience and hold certifications from recognized authorities, including a National Sanitation Foundation Technician and a Cleanroom Certification Professional. This procurement is critical for ensuring compliance with USP 797 and VA standards, reflecting the government's commitment to safety and regulatory adherence in healthcare environments. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by April 23, 2025, and should be submitted to Contract Specialist Justin Lemke at Justin.Lemke@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lemke, JustinContract Specialist
    (414) 844-4800
    Justin.Lemke@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C25225Q0414.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Laboratory Chemical Fumes Hood Inspection and Testing services at the Captain James Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, Illinois. The notice aims to identify qualified companies with relevant experience and capabilities to perform these services in compliance with USP 797 and VA standards. Interested firms must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience and certification by recognized authorities, such as a National Sanitation Foundation Technician and a Cleanroom Certification Professional. They are required to submit detailed capability statements, including company experience, service examples, technician counts, licensing information, and socio-economic status. Responses are due by April 23, 2025, to assist the government in determining the solicitation method and potential set-asides for small businesses. This process reflects the government's interest in evaluating market capacity for these specialized services, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards while considering socio-economic factors in procurement. Confidentiality is emphasized, with no sensitive information permitted in responses.
    Similar Opportunities
    H365--Pharmacy Clean Room Hood Testing & Cert - STC
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for Pharmacy Clean Room Hood Testing and Certification services at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in Minnesota. This procurement is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and requires compliance with USP <797> and <800> standards for cleanroom testing and certification. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price for a base period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by December 18, 2025, and direct any technical questions to Contract Specialist Evan Beachy at evan.beachy@va.gov or 319-688-3629.
    J041--Kitchen Hood Cleaning
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19, is seeking qualified contractors for Kitchen Hood Cleaning services at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Wyoming. The procurement requires comprehensive cleaning and inspection of kitchen exhaust systems, adhering to NFPA 96 and IKECA standards, with services to be performed quarterly and coordinated with facility operations. This contract is crucial for maintaining safety and compliance in kitchen environments, ensuring that all systems are free from grease and other deposits that could pose fire hazards. Interested small businesses must respond to the solicitation by December 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM Mountain Time, and can contact Contracting Officer Aaron Thurber at aaron.thurber@va.gov or 303-712-5745 for further details.
    EMERGENT REFERENCE LAB TESTING
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide emergent reference laboratory testing services for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The procurement aims to secure laboratory testing for urgent/emergent patient specimens that cannot be performed in-house, including tests such as Mycobacteria Stains, Microbiology Specimens, and Therapeutic Drugs, with a required turnaround time of 24 hours or less for STAT testing. This service is critical for ensuring timely patient care and addressing urgent medical needs. Interested vendors must possess a current CMS CLIA Certificate for High Complexity Testing and a Laboratory Accrediting Agency Certificate, with responses due by November 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Monica Reed at monica.reed@va.gov or by phone at 334-450-5679.
    Water Quality Testing Service
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide water quality testing services for the VA Northern California Health Care System, specifically across locations in Mather, Martinez, Stockton, Mare Island, and Redding. The services required include Legionella testing, critical water testing, utility water testing, HPC testing for chillers and cooling towers, dialysis machine testing, and bacteria analysis, all in accordance with the established Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This procurement is crucial for ensuring the safety and compliance of water systems within VA facilities, with a contract period starting from January 3, 2026, and extending through January 2, 2031, including four option years. Interested parties must submit questions by December 15, 2025, and are encouraged to attend scheduled site visits in early December 2025; for inquiries, contact David J. Alvarez at david.alvarez4@va.gov.
    Q301 Reference Laboratory Testing for VA Portland Health Care System
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Referral Laboratory services for histocompatibility and immunogenetics testing to support the VA Portland Health Care System's transplant program. The selected laboratory must be accredited by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and capable of performing a range of specialized tests, including HLA typing and antibody screening, while adhering to strict regulatory standards and providing 24/7 critical testing services. This contract, which spans from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, is crucial as the VA Portland Health Care System currently lacks the capability to perform these tests in-house. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 26, 2025, to Eric Lingenfelter at eric.lingenfelter@va.gov, with no funding amount specified at this stage.
    J065--Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) Certifications Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 4
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) Certifications for its Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 4, which encompasses nine hospitals in Pennsylvania. The procurement aims to secure comprehensive testing, certification, preventive maintenance, repair, and filter replacement services for critical containment and ventilation equipment, ensuring compliance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards for sterile compounding. This initiative is vital for maintaining safe and effective sterile compounding environments in healthcare facilities, thereby safeguarding patient health and adhering to regulatory requirements. Interested parties must be CETA certified, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and submit their responses by December 11, 2025, to Contracting Officer Loretta Payne at loretta.payne@va.gov.
    S222--New: 5-Year Ordering Period (01/01/2026 - 12/31/2030) Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) and Sharps Collection and Disposal Services for the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital (Hines, IL) and its affiliated CBOCs.
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide regulated medical waste (RMW) and sharps collection and disposal services for the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois, along with its affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The procurement involves a five-year ordering period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, during which the contractor will be responsible for the weekly collection of various types of medical waste and the provision of reusable, leak-proof containers, ensuring compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations. This contract is critical for maintaining health and safety standards within the VA facilities, with a minimum guarantee of $1,000 and a ceiling of $1,500,000. Interested parties must submit their quotes by December 16, 2025, and are encouraged to attend a site visit scheduled for December 3, 2025; for further inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Scott D Sands at Scott.Sands2@va.gov.
    Q301--Biodesix, Inc. (621 II) (PENDING PROPOSAL)
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for reference laboratory services under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program, specifically for medical laboratory testing related to the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases. The procurement aims to establish contracts for domestic delivery of medical laboratory services, ensuring compliance with all relevant state, federal, and local regulations, including necessary licenses and permits for testing services. This opportunity is critical for enhancing patient care through accurate diagnostic testing, with the expectation that offerors will provide new items only, adhering to FDA regulatory requirements. Interested vendors can contact the FSS Help Desk at Fss.Help@va.gov or call 708-786-7737 for further details, as the solicitation is currently pending and specific deadlines for proposal submissions will be outlined in the official solicitation documents.
    R499--Sterile Compounding Compliance QA Program
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking proposals for a Sterile Compounding Compliance Quality Assurance Program, specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). This program encompasses a range of services, including monthly garbing competency assessments, media fill tests, hazardous drug manipulation competency evaluations, and cleaning and disinfection competency checks, with a contract period extending from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. The importance of this procurement lies in ensuring compliance and safety in sterile compounding practices, which are critical for patient care in healthcare settings. Interested parties must submit their proposals by December 5, 2025, at 12 PM CST, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Specialist Matt Lee at matthew.lee5@va.gov or by phone at 210-393-9281.
    Z1DA--Confined Space Assessment Modification
    Veterans Affairs, Department Of
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to enter into sole-source procurement negotiations with Azimuth Contracting, LLC for a Confined Space Assessment contract at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. This procurement is justified under Statutory Authority Public Law 109 Sec. 502 and VAAR 819.7008, allowing the VA to utilize non-competitive procedures with verified service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) for contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold. The assessment is critical for ensuring safety and compliance in confined spaces within the medical facility. Interested parties can reach out to Contract Specialist Derrick Paquette at derrick.paquette@va.gov or by phone at 414-844-4859, with a response deadline set for December 18, 2025, at 6:00 AM Central Time.