Q301--Cleanroom Testing SB Set-Aside Solicitation

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an ISO/TEC 17025‑accredited environmental microbiology laboratory (EMLAP) to provide analytical services for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The contract will cover bi‑annual IV testing, quarterly air testing, monthly surface testing, bi‑annual media‑fill testing, and microbial identification, with a base period from 09‑01‑2026 to 08‑31‑2027 and up to four one‑year option periods (each adding the same suite of tests). Pricing is itemized per test type (e.g., $900 per bi‑annual IV test, $1,100 per monthly surface test) and options are evaluated under FAR 52.217‑8 by adding six months of the quoted price to the total. Offers must be technically acceptable and will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process; non‑price factors are evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. The solicitation is a small‑business set‑aside (HubZone, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned, Women‑Owned, EDWOSB) and incorporates FAR clauses 52.212‑1, ‑4, ‑5, among others. All invoices must be submitted electronically per VAAR 852.232‑72, and questions are limited to written submissions received by 5:00 pm CT on 20 April 2026.

Notice ID

1e61c6a3f67f4b34b0ec30cda381fcd9

Solicitation Number

36C26326Q0571

NAICS Code

541380

Classification Code

Q301