H266--Environmental Monitoring, Testing and Incubation VISN1 (VA-26-00020314)

The contract pertains to environmental monitoring, testing, and incubation services for the Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 1 region under solicitation number 36C24126Q0421, issued as a simplified acquisition under FAR Part 12 as a full small business set-aside with NAICS code 541380. The procurement is strictly limited to small businesses meeting the $19 million size standard, and offerors must possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier and be registered in SAM.gov; additional socioeconomic designations such as HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB may qualify for evaluation preferences. Performance includes semi-annual certification of Primary Engineering Controls and biosafety cabinets, quarterly environmental sampling for viable and nonviable particles, hazardous drug wipe testing, and immediate recertification upon request—all conducted at multiple VA medical centers including Togus, West Haven, and Providence. Work must be performed by CNBT-certified personnel using AIHA-accredited laboratories, adhering to USP <797>, NSF/ANSI 49-2020, CETA CAG-003, and FDA guidelines, with deliverables including detailed reports, certification stickers, and adherence to facility-specific procedures. The contract spans five years from award, with performance commencing 15 days after award, and does not involve physical deliveries or FOB terms. Invoicing is mandatory through the Tungsten Network, with payments processed by the VA Financial Services Shared Correspondence Hub. Submissions are due electronically by 12:00 PM EST on May 4, 2026, following a recent amendment extending the original deadline. Contractors must provide documentation including three prior similar project references, proof of NSF 49 and CNBT certifications, AIHA lab accreditation, and a comprehensive Quality Control and Assurance program aligned with USP <797> and <800>. All on-site personnel must wear non-shedding attire and comply with VA facility access protocols. The contracting officer is Jerry Choinski of the Connecticut VAMC, serving as both the PCO and primary point of contact, with no designated COR or COTR. No pricing data is included in the solicitation, as offerors are expected to submit pricing in their responses under a likely firm-fixed-price structure. The contract does not impose security requirements or unique OCI restrictions beyond standard FAR language, and no packaging or