Initial Competency Testing for New Pharmacy Employees

The contract is for initial competency testing of three new pharmacy employees, focusing on media fill and fingertip testing procedures essential for ensuring aseptic technique and sterile compounding proficiency. Each employee will undergo two separate evaluations, with six plates assessed per evaluation, resulting in a total of 36 plates to be analyzed, providing a rigorous and standardized benchmark for competency before the employees begin independent duties. The testing is part of a subcontract under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, indicating the award priority is reserved for qualifying veteran-owned small businesses. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, and the work is to be performed at the location in Loma Linda, California, under the oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22. The North American Industry Classification System code 541380 designates the work within the category of other testing services, specifically tied to pharmaceutical and laboratory compliance standards. The testing environment must adhere to stringent regulatory requirements to ensure accuracy and reliability, and the results will determine the employees’ readiness to perform sterile compounding tasks in a clinical pharmacy setting. All assessments must be conducted within the specified timeframe and location to maintain consistency and integrity in the evaluation process. While no point of contact information is provided, the public UI link allows prospective bidders to access additional details and submit proposals in accordance with the solicitation’s terms.