H266--FY26 Testing of Sterile Compounding Areas (B+4)
ID: 36C24226Q0030Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H266)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4480401130d641089c1b84d5b84c2d30/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for the FY26 Testing of Sterile Compounding Areas (B+4) at the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The procurement involves a base-plus-four-year contract for the testing and certification of sterile compounding areas, which includes initial and recurring certification of primary and secondary engineering controls, HEPA filters, and environmental testing for hazardous drug residues. This testing is critical to ensure compliance with current USP Chapters <797> and <800>, as well as other relevant standards, thereby maintaining the safety and efficacy of sterile compounding practices. Interested parties must submit their offers by October 28, 2025, at 14:00 EDT, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Lisa Harris at Lisa.Harris4@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lisa HarrisContract Specialist
    Lisa.Harris4@va.gov
    Lisa.Harris4@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24226Q0030 0001.docx
    This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number 36C24226Q0030 for the FY26 Testing of Sterile Compounding Areas (B+4) by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Issued on October 24, 2025, this amendment clarifies that no questions were received from potential quoters and confirms that the closing date for offers remains October 28, 2025, at 14:00 EDT. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The amendment is signed by Lisa Harris, Contract Officer, and is marked as "SBAR APPROVED."
    36C24226Q0030_1.docx
    This government solicitation (36C24226Q0030) from the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines a requirement for a base-plus-four-year contract for testing and certification of sterile compounding areas at the Northport VAMC. The scope includes initial and recurring certification of primary and secondary engineering controls (PECs and SECs), HEPA filters, and viable environmental and hazardous drug residue testing. All testing must comply with current USP Chapters <797> and <800>, CETA Application Guides, and other relevant standards. Key requirements include biannual on-site certifications, monthly lab analysis of samples, and semi-annual hazardous drug wipe sampling. The contractor must provide certified technicians, adhere to strict reporting timelines (7 days for CETA reports, 14 days for lab results), and be able to respond to emergencies within two hours on-site. The contract also covers emergency labor and materials for repairs to hoods and filters, excluding building mechanical systems.
    36C24226Q0030.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation notice for FY26 Testing of Sterile Compounding Areas. The solicitation number is 36C24226Q0030, with a response date of October 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This requirement falls under Product Service Code H266 and NAICS Code 541380. The place of performance is the Northport VAMC in Northport, NY. Lisa Harris is the point of contact, and she can be reached at Lisa.Harris4@va.gov. This notice indicates the VA's intent to procure services for ensuring the safety and compliance of sterile compounding environments.
    WD 2015-4157 Rev 29.pdf
    This document is a Wage Determination under the Service Contract Act, outlining minimum wage rates and benefits for various occupations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York. It details applicable minimum wage rates based on Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022) and 13658 ($13.30/hour for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, and not renewed/extended). The document specifies fringe benefits including health & welfare ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706 covered contracts), vacation (2-5 weeks based on service), and twelve paid holidays. It also provides guidelines for computer employees, night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowances. Procedures for conforming unlisted occupations and their wage rates are also detailed.
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