R428--RFQ 14-18 April 25 -IV ROOM CERTIFICATION
ID: 36C25625Q0677Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: INDUSTRIAL HYGIENICS (R428)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e48a5a58fcd14f3d892352291567918a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide environmental testing and certification services for the Alexandria VA Healthcare System, specifically focusing on certifying primary and secondary engineering controls used in sterile drug compounding. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with USP and FDA regulations, with services required to be completed within 30 to 60 days post-award, and includes a base year along with four one-year options. This initiative is crucial for maintaining high standards of healthcare safety and efficacy within VA facilities. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by April 18, 2025, and direct any questions to Contract Specialist Rhonda Gibson at rhonda.gibson2@va.gov.

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    Rhonda GibsonContract Specialist
    rhonda.gibson2@va.gov
    rhonda.gibson2@va.gov
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    The document outlines a combined synopsis and solicitation for environmental testing and certification services specifically for the Alexandria VA Healthcare System. This Request for Quote (RFQ), numbered 36C25625Q0677, is set as a Total Small Business Set Aside, focusing on certifying primary and secondary engineering controls used in sterile drug compounding. The contract period includes a base year and four one-year options, with services required to comply with USP and FDA regulations. Key details include a performance window of 30 to 60 days post-award, submission deadlines for questions and quotes, and requirements for contractor qualifications, including certification by the Controlled Environmental Testing Association (CETA). The contractor must also provide reports detailing comprehensive environmental and operational tests conducted in accordance with established guidelines. The solicitation emphasizes a structured delivery of services at the Alexandria, LA facility, ensuring minimal disruption to normal operations. Additionally, it incorporates various contract clauses related to performance standards, invoicing, and compliance with federal regulations, ultimately aimed at maintaining high standards of healthcare safety and efficacy within VA facilities.
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