6640-- Pharmacy Hoods
ID: 36C25625Q0137Type: Sources Sought
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

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dbb1f5eea83f409e967c3964581004e3/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential sources for the procurement of Pharmacy Hoods for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located in Houston, Texas. This Sources Sought Notice (RFI) aims to gather information to develop a procurement strategy, which may include considerations for set-asides or unrestricted solicitations. The procurement will involve requirements such as conducting semi-annual inspections and certifications of pharmacy safety equipment in compliance with USP 797 and 800 regulations, as well as the installation of HEPA filters and pre-filters. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their company details, capabilities statements, and past performance examples by November 7, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST, to Contract Specialist Quentin Chew at Quentin.Chew@va.gov. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not guarantee any subsequent contract award.

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    Quentin ChewContract Specialist
    (713) 791-1414
    Quentin.Chew@va.gov
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    36C25625Q0137 RFI Pharmacy hoods.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) for the procurement of Pharmacy Hoods for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas. This RFI seeks to identify potential sources to develop a procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation. Key requirements include conducting semi-annual inspections and certifications for various pharmacy safety equipment in compliance with USP 797 and 800 regulations, as well as the installation of HEPA filters and pre-filters. Interested vendors are invited to submit their company details, capabilities statement, and past performance examples, but they are reminded that responses will not constitute a contract or procurement commitment. The NAICS code relevant to this acquisition is 811210, focusing on electronic precision and repair maintenance, with a small business size standard of $34 million. Responses should be directed to the contracting specialist, Quentin Chew, by November 7, 2024, 3:00 PM CST. This RFI is purely for information and planning purposes and does not guarantee any subsequent contract award.
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