Gloved Fingertip and Medial Fill Testing - VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 based in Gilbert, Arizona, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Media Fill Testing (MFT) and Gloved Fingertip Testing (GFT) services at the VA Loma Linda Health Care System in Loma Linda, California. This request is issued as a Sources Sought Notice under solicitation number 36C26226Q0934, with a response deadline of June 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time. The NAICS code 541380 applies, and the requirement is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Contractors must submit a detailed capability statement demonstrating prior experience in performing similar sterile compounding environment testing, along with full administrative information including company name, address, point of contact, Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, tax ID number, and verification of small business status. All respondents must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and, if applicable, in the VA VetBiz Registry. The work involves conducting initial and semi-annual testing of personnel who compound sterile products in compliance with USP <797> and USP <1116> standards, coordinating testing schedules with the inpatient pharmacy team with at least 48 hours’ notice, and providing retesting for any positive or inconclusive results. The projected contract period runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2030, structured as a base year with four optional extension years. Contractors must ensure all personnel wear visible identification, report to VA Police for visitor badges upon entry, and are escorted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative while on site. All personnel must meet or exceed Joint Commission quality standards, and the contractor must provide a fully authorized contract program manager with daily operational authority. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation and Employee Public Liability Insurance in accordance with California and federal law, with certification of compliance to FAR 52.228-5 and Subpart 28.307-2 due within 15 calendar days of award. Payment will occur on a monthly arrears basis upon satisfactory completion of services, with no advance payments permitted and no reimbursement for on-call time, overtime, or holiday pay. Contractors are solely responsible for providing all tools, personal protective equipment, and compliance