Microorganism Identification & Reporting

The contract seeks microbial isolation and identification services from environmental samples, with a focus on achieving genus-level identification and species-level when feasible, particularly when colony-forming units exceed thresholds outlined in USP <797>. The work involves rigorous laboratory analysis to detect and classify microorganisms present in samples, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical and healthcare environmental monitoring standards. All findings must be accurately documented and reported, with an emphasis on actionable data that supports contamination control and regulatory adherence. This subcontract, posted by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Network Contract Office 23, is classified under NAICS code 541380 for scientific research and development services. Proposals are due by April 28, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time, and the performance location details are unspecified. The contracting entity is focused on securing specialized microbiological expertise to support sterile environment integrity, likely for healthcare facilities under VA oversight. No set-aside provisions or point of contact information are provided, indicating the requirement may be open to qualified vendors without specific socioeconomic restrictions.