Q301--Cleanroom Testing - Sources Sought Notice Minneapolis VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a sources‑sought/ proof‑of‑capability notice (no contract award will result from this announcement) to identify vendors capable of performing market‑research‑based microbiological testing services described in the Statement of Work. Respondents must submit contact information, a descriptive proof of capability, and answers to the required questions (organizational socio‑economic category, applicable contract vehicles such as FSS or GSA, and subcontracting plans with percentages and tasks) to joseph.bloomer@va.gov by 23:59 ET on 24 March 2026. Only email responses will be considered. The required services include viable surface and air sampling analysis for bacteria and fungi in multiple pharmacy compounding environments (Segregated Compounding Areas, anterooms, buffer rooms, hazardous drug storage, and associated Primary Engineering Controls). Samples must be incubated, analyzed, and identified to at least the genus level—and, when possible, to species—if microbial growth exceeds USP 797 2023 Table 7/8 limits. Additional competency assessments involve gloved fingertip/thumb sampling, Media Fill Testing, and direct‑compounding area surface sampling, with all results submitted to the Pharmacy Program Manager within one business day. The VA Medical Center’s pharmacy personnel will collect, label, and ship samples per contractor instructions, aiming for same‑day shipment or drop‑off within a 25‑mile radius. If the eventual solicitation is set‑aside for veteran‑owned, service‑disabled veteran‑owned, or other small businesses, VAAR 852.219‑75 and/or FAR 52.219‑14 subcontracting limitations will apply.

Notice ID

f6b28b611bd84c10a20ed62094951fed

Solicitation Number

36C26326Q0452

NAICS Code

541380

Classification Code

Q301