H966--PHARMACY USP 797 800 CERTIFICATION TESTING

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a sources-sought notice for pharmacy certification testing services under solicitation number 36C26126Q0754, with responses due by June 9, 2026. This contract involves semi-annual certification testing of sterile compounding clean rooms at the VA Central California Health Care System, primarily conducted at the Fresno VA Medical Center. The testing covers various controlled environments, including Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Drug Rooms and Ante Rooms, and excludes specific facilities such as Building 1’s Hazardous Drug Room. The performance requirements mandate compliance with current regulatory and industry standards, including USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, ISO 14644, VHA Directives, The Joint Commission standards, and CETA Application Guides. Certified Engineering Technicians with CETA certification must perform airflow assessments, HEPA filter integrity tests, particulate counts, pressure differentials, and viable sampling. Deliverables include detailed certification reports, a Quality Control Plan due within 10 days of award, and a VA-approved QAQC Plan within 30 days of contract start, all to be submitted electronically in PDF format. Non-compliant testing requires remedial no-cost re-testing, and the Government reserves the right to withhold payment or terminate the contract for failure to meet performance thresholds. The contract structure consists of a base period from August 6, 2026, through August 5, 2027, with the Government holding the option to extend for four additional one-year periods. Administrative details specify electronic invoice submission through the VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System via the Tungsten Network. The Contracting Officer, Cynthia Diezel, serves as the primary government contact, with a designated Contracting Officer Representative overseeing contract performance and invoice approval. The contractor must comply with VA-specific security requirements, including obtaining and visibly wearing VA-issued badges and company uniforms, but no OI&T security accreditation or access to sensitive VA information is required. The contractor is responsible for supplying all necessary equipment and PPE, ensuring OSHA compliance, and maintaining all documentation under federal records regulations. Subcontracting requires prior approval, with controls in place to prevent organizational conflicts of interest. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to technical standards with a likely emphasis on awarding to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror, although the award method and pricing details are not disclosed. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, referenced but not provided, will govern performance evaluation, ensuring 100% compliance with contract standards, reporting accuracy, and technician qualifications.