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Microbial Culture and Identification Laboratory Services

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Response Deadline10/30/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Microbial Culture and Identification Laboratory Services supports pharmacy projects for the VA Central California Healthcare System in Fresno. The selected provider will supply laboratory analysis of viable surface samples for prime contractors, utilizing specialized incubation chambers and microbiological equipment to ensure compliance with USP 797 and 800 standards. Scope of work includes dual incubation for bacterial and fungal growth detection, colony counting, and organism identification to the Genus or Species level. The contractor is required to deliver digital analysis reports within 10 business days. This opportunity is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contract Office 21 under NAICS code 541380.

General Info

Laboratory services for VA pharmacy projects ensuring USP 797 and 800 compliance.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Fresno, CA, 93703

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C26127Q0104.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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H966--MONTHLY VIABLE SURFACE SAMPLING

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PostedOct 23

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Response DeadlineOct 30

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

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Supplies laboratory analysis of viable surface samples for prime contractors on VA Central California Healthcare System pharmacy projects. Performs dual incubation for bacterial and fungal growth detection, colony counting, and organism identification to Genus or Species level. Utilizes incubation chambers and microbiological identification equipment to support USP <797> and <800> compliance. Delivers digital analysis reports within 10 business days.

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