VA Central California HCS Pharmacy Certification

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21, is seeking sources for semi-annual certification testing services for Pharmacy USP 797 and USP 800 compliance at the Fresno VA Medical Center. The requirement mandates that all testing be performed by Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA)-certified technicians, with a minimum of three such certified personnel on staff. The contractor must be located within a 250-mile radius of the Fresno VA and capable of dispatching a certified technician to the facility on the same business day. All personnel must hold current certifications and licenses, maintain training records, and submit documentation to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative. The contract has a base performance period of one year, from August 6, 2026, to August 5, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions through August 5, 2031. No government-furnished equipment is provided; the contractor must supply all tools, materials, and personal protective equipment necessary for safe and compliant operations. The contractor is required to implement a VA-approved Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plan within 30 days of contract start and submit a digital Quality Control Plan within 10 days of award. All certification testing must adhere strictly to the intervals specified in the Performance Work Statement, with 100% compliance required and no deviations permitted. Reports must be accurate, complete, and submitted on time, with all deliverables subject to 100% inspection by the Government. The Government retains full ownership of all data, records, and electronic information generated under the contract and expects strict adherence to federal, state, and local laws, including the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act. Invoicing must be submitted monthly in arrears through the Contracting Officer Representative for review prior to electronic submission to Tungsten, in compliance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72. Failure to meet performance standards, including certification requirements, reporting timeliness, or safety protocols, may result in termination for default. The contractor must also secure prior approval from the Contracting Officer before engaging any subcontractor with access to contract-generated information, and all work must comply with OSHA standards, including handling of bloodborne pathogens and airborne infections.