H966- | 36C261-26-AP-0279 | PHARMACY USP 797 800 CERTIFICATION TESTING/ SERVICE
ID: 36C26126Q0173Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H966)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/237943f2ebf54503880bd1449be2d192/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Pharmacy USP 795, 797, and 800 Certification Testing Services at the VA Central California Healthcare System. The procurement involves semi-annual certification testing of sterile compounding clean rooms, ensuring compliance with United States Pharmacopeia standards and VHA directives. This testing is critical for maintaining safety and quality in pharmacy operations, with services required to be performed by CETA certified technicians. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by January 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time, and can contact Contract Specialist John D. Waldrip at John.Waldrip@va.gov for further information.

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    John D WaldripContract Specialist
    John.Waldrip@va.gov
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    36C26126Q0173_1.docx
    This Presolicitation Notice announces a federal contract opportunity for Pharmacy Certification Testing Services at the VA Central California Healthcare System. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, is seeking proposals under Solicitation Number 36C26126Q0173. The services required are for USP 797 and 800 certification testing and related services. The response deadline is January 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. The contracting office is located in North Las Vegas, NV, and the point of contact is Contract Specialist John D. Waldrip. This notice provides essential details for potential bidders, including the NAICS code 541380 and Product Service Code H966.
    P01-Pharmacy USP 797 800 Certification SOW 7-11-2025.pdf
    The VA Central California Healthcare System (VA CCHCS) requires semi-annual certification testing for its sterile compounding clean rooms, adhering to USP<795>, USP<797>, and USP<800> standards, ISO, and VHA Directives. This Performance Work Statement outlines a base year contract with four option years for these services. The scope includes comprehensive testing of clean rooms in Building 1 (excluding the out-of-service Hazardous Drug Room) and Building 24, covering airflow, HEPA filter integrity, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow units, particulate counting, differential pressure, air exchange rates, pass-through boxes, and viable particle sampling. The contractor must be CETA certified, located within a 250-mile radius of the Fresno VA, and provide preliminary reports within 24 hours, with final reports within 30 days. The period of performance is from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, if all options are exercised. The contractor is responsible for quality control, safety, security, and adherence to VA standards of conduct.
    QASP-36C261-26-AP-0279.pdf
    This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the performance objectives and thresholds for critical support services, serving as a key component in federal government RFPs. It details three main areas: inspection service frequency, report accuracy and timeliness, and the use of qualified personnel. For inspection services, certification testing intervals must have no deviations and be 100% compliant with VA directives. All reports are required to be 100% accurate, complete, and submitted on time, with no discrepancies allowed. Lastly, all personnel must meet CETA certification requirements 100% of the time. Failure to meet these stringent standards, which are subject to 100% inspection, will result in termination for default. The QASP emphasizes that these thresholds are critical to mission success and are not a substitute for the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
    S02-36C26126Q0173 As of 12-17-2025.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for Pharmacy United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 795, 797, and 800 Certification Testing for the VA Central California Healthcare System. This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines a base year and four option years, spanning from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031. The services include various tests for clean benches, biological safety cabinets, air and surface samples, and airflow studies in Buildings 1 and 24, with formal reports required annually. The acquisition is unrestricted, falling under NAICS code 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a size standard of $19 million. Offerors must submit questions by December 29, 2025, and payment will be made monthly via electronic funds transfer through the Tungsten Network. This RFP ensures the VA Central California Healthcare System meets critical pharmacy compliance and safety standards.
    S03-36C26126Q0173_1.pdf
    This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Pharmacy Certification Testing Services at VA Central California Healthcare System. The notice, identified by Solicitation Number 36C26126Q0173, outlines a requirement for PHARMACY USP 795 797 800 CERTIFICATION TESTING/ SERVICE. The contracting office is located in zip code 89086, and the response date is January 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. The product service code is H966, and the NAICS code is 541380. The point of contact for this solicitation is Contract Specialist John D. Waldrip, who can be reached at John.Waldrip@va.gov. This notice serves to inform potential vendors of an upcoming opportunity to provide specialized pharmacy certification testing services to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
    WD 2015-5609 Revision 28 As of 12-03-2025.pdf
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