H241--Pharmacy Hood and Area Certification

The contract involves providing testing, certification, and environmental monitoring services for pharmacy hood and compounding areas at the Sheridan VA Medical Center in Sheridan, Wyoming. It is a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) under NAICS code 541380, with an estimated contract period from November 15, 2025, to November 14, 2026. The scope includes performing airflow testing, particle counts, microbial sampling, and hood certification in accordance with current standards such as CETA, CAP, and TJC accreditation requirements. The contractor is responsible for delivering detailed certification reports, supporting semi-annual and annual testing schedules, and providing technical support to ensure the pharmacy environment maintains compliance with sterile compounding standards, USP <797>, and VHA directives. Additionally, the contract emphasizes maintaining environmental quality through microbiological air and surface monitoring, with procedures outlined in SOP 119-15, to minimize contamination risks in sterile compounding areas. The procurement process includes a solicitation issued in late October 2025, with amendments and Q&A clarifications, and is specifically targeted at SDVOSBC entities. The services are critical for ensuring the pharmacy's certification and accreditation status, supporting safe medication compounding practices, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. The designated contracting officer is Aaron Thurber, and the project underscores the importance of detailed documentation, timely reporting, and adherence to safety and quality protocols.