Q301--Lab Testing Services - USP 797 Gloved fingertip test - Philadelphia
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking laboratory environmental microbiology testing services for the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, specifically USP 797 Gloved Fingertip Tests and related microbiological sampling. The solicitation (RFQ 36C24425Q0011) requires a contractor to perform comprehensive testing including surface samples, media fill testing, and gloved fingertip bacterial and fungal analyses in compliance with USP Chapter 797 standards. Quotes are due by January 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST, with questions accepted until December 27, 2024. Proposals must include four volumes: Introductory, Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance, and will be evaluated comparatively based on technical capability, past performance, and price. The contractor must have ISO/IEC 17025 certification and demonstrate expertise in environmental microbiology testing with specific capabilities in sample handling, data management, and client support.
The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 621511, with a small business size standard of $25.5 million annually. The procurement is structured as a five-year Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an ordering period from January 15, 2025, through January 14, 2030. The minimum order value is $50.00, with a maximum single order limit of $1,000.00 and a total maximum order combination of $175,000.00. Performance will occur at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center (location: Philadelphia, PA 19104), with services required Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The contractor will be responsible for laboratory testing, result reporting within 7 days, and immediate notification of any bacterial or fungal growth exceeding allowable levels, with estimated testing quantities ranging from 550 to 8,520 units across various service line items.
36C24425Q0011_ Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Solicitation 3/4
12/17/24, 2:54 PM Q301--Lab Testing Services - (USP 797 Gloved fingertip test/Off) - Philadelphia
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 has awarded contract 36C24425D00258 to PURE AIR UV INC. for lab testing services specifically related to USP 797 Gloved fingertip testing. The contract, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, was awarded on March 14, 2025, with a total value of $365,580.00. The contract appears to cover a 365-day period and involves specialized laboratory testing services for glove fingertip evaluations, likely to ensure compliance with healthcare sterility and safety protocols.
36C24425Q0011 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Award Notice 4/4
3/14/25, 4:46 PM Q301--Lab Testing Services - (USP 797 Gloved fingertip test/Off) - Philadelphia
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a laboratory testing service for USP 797 Gloved Fingertip Testing at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia. The solicitation (RFQ 36C24425Q0011) requires a commercial laboratory capable of performing environmental specimen sampling and microbiology testing services, including gloved fingertip tests, media fill testing, and surface/air sample analysis. Vendors must be ISO/IEC 17025 certified and capable of providing electronic test results within 7 days, with 24-hour notification of any growth exceeding allowable levels. Evaluation criteria will include technical capability, past performance, and pricing, with vendors required to submit four document volumes: Introductory, Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. Key deadlines include questions due by December 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST, and quotes due by January 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST.
The solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 621511 with a small business size standard of $25.5 million annually. The contract will be a five-year Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, with an ordering period from January 15, 2025, through January 14, 2030. The minimum order value is $50.00, with maximum orders capped at $1,000.00 per single item or $175,000.00 for combined items. The total contract ceiling is anticipated at $600,000, with potential testing volumes ranging from 550 to 8,520 units across 20 different line items. Performance will occur at 3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award.
36C24425Q0011 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Solicitation 1/4
12/17/24, 1:45 PM Q301--Lab Testing Services - USP 797 Gloved fingertip test - Philadelphia
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking laboratory testing services specifically for USP 797 Gloved fingertip testing at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The procurement will be conducted under solicitation number 36C24425Q0011, with responses due by January 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The contract falls under NAICS category 621511 for Medical Laboratories and Product Service Code Q301 for Reference Laboratory Testing. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement appears focused on obtaining specialized medical laboratory testing services for the VA. The point of contact for this opportunity is Kevin.lake1@va.gov, who can provide additional information about the upcoming combined synopsis/solicitation.
The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), which limits competition to qualified veterans-owned enterprises. The place of performance will be the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, with the contracting office located in zip code 15215. No specific award value or budget range is indicated in the pre-solicitation notice, nor are any incumbent contractors mentioned. The procurement appears to be a focused, specialized laboratory testing service requirement with a relatively short timeline between the pre-solicitation notice (December 17, 2024) and the response deadline (January 2, 2025). Potential vendors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the upcoming combined synopsis/solicitation for complete details about the specific testing requirements, performance expectations, and submission guidelines.
36C24425Q0011 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Pre-Solicitation 2/4
12/17/24, 2:21 PM