H966--MONTHLY VIABLE SURFACE SAMPLING

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contract Office 21, is issuing a Sources Sought Announcement under solicitation 36C26127Q0104 to identify capable vendors for monthly viable surface sampling at the VA Central California Healthcare System in Fresno, California. The scope of work involves providing all labor, equipment, and supervision to conduct monthly microbial contamination testing in pharmacy sterile compounding suites across Building 1 and Building 24. This includes sampling at 14 locations and one control in Building 1, and 26 locations and one control in Building 24, covering chemotherapy IV compounding rooms, non-hazardous IV compounding rooms, and ante rooms. The objective is to ensure compliance with USP 797, USP 800, and Joint Commission standards. Qualified contractors must provide NSF and CETA certified technicians with at least five years of experience in healthcare or industrial facilities. Key deliverables include field reports provided upon departure and laboratory results delivered within 10 business days. The contract requires a monthly billing cycle and the establishment of a Quality Control Program within ten days of the Notice to Proceed. Interested respondents must submit their capabilities statement, socioeconomic status, and SAM registration details to the primary point of contact by October 30, 2026. Small businesses must adhere to FAR 52.219-14, ensuring at least 50 percent of personnel costs are expended for employees of the concern.