Q301--Notice of Intent to Sole Source -Environmental & Personnel Sampling & Reporting Albany VA Medical Center, Albany, NY Base plus 4 Year Option
ID: 36C24225Q0389Type: Special Notice
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

MEDICAL- LABORATORY TESTING (Q301)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d537049c73984b56bca998fc79367552/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to US Micro-Solutions, Inc. for environmental and personnel sampling and reporting services at the Albany VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. This contract, which encompasses a base year plus four option years, is essential for compliance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 797, ensuring sterile environments through monthly microbiological testing and detailed reporting. Interested small businesses, particularly those owned by veterans, are encouraged to demonstrate their capabilities, although the government does not guarantee funding or a solicitation based on responses. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Julie Monagan Barnard at julie.monaganbarnard@va.gov or by phone at 607-590-1325.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Julie Monagan BarnardContract Specialist
    (607) 590-1325
    julie.monaganbarnard@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0389.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to US Micro-Solutions, Inc. for environmental and personnel sampling and reporting services at the Albany VA Medical Center. This contract will cover a base year plus four option years and is necessitated by compliance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 797, which outlines standards for sterile environments. The contractor's services will include monthly environmental surface sampling and personnel sampling to ensure compliance with aseptic techniques. The scope of work consists of obtaining microbiological testing services compliant with USP 797, with detailed reports delivered to the pharmacy. Specific testing methods, including the single plate method for bacteria and fungus and media fill testing, are outlined, along with the necessity for timely reporting of results. Responses for this solicitation are encouraged from qualified small businesses, particularly those owned by veterans. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements and provide supporting documentation. The summary clarifies that the government does not guarantee to fund this contract, nor is it committed to issuing a solicitation based on responses received. The primary NAICS code for this acquisition is 541380, with a threshold of $19 million.
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