Gloved Fingertip Testing for Sterile Compounding Personnel

The contract requires microbial testing of gloved fingertips from 128 sterile compounding personnel to verify adherence to USP <797> standards, with a total of 256 culture plates to be collected and analyzed to assess contamination risks in a sterile compounding environment. The work is targeted at ensuring the safety and sterility of compounded pharmaceutical products by evaluating personnel glove compliance, a critical component of infection control in healthcare settings. The testing must be performed in alignment with regulatory guidelines to maintain the integrity of sterile compounding practices. This is a subcontract classified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541380, reserved for eligible small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. It was posted on July 20, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The place of performance is designated as Loma Linda, California, 92357, and the contracting office is the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22 under the Department of Veterans Affairs. Submission must be made through the SAM.gov portal, and all requirements must be met within the specified timeframe to ensure eligibility for award.