J065--NEW - Chemical Fumes Hood Testing - 556
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25225Q0418
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking Laboratory Chemical Fume Hoods Inspection, Testing, and Certification Services for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois. The solicitation (36C25225Q0418) requires comprehensive testing and certification of 9 fume hoods, 2 barrier isolators, and 2 grossing stations, with methodologies including ASHRAE-110 and velocity testing. Vendors must provide monthly testing and certification that meets national standards including NFPA-99, UL, OSHA, AAMI, TJC, and VA regulations, with a requirement for 95% operational uptime and unlimited emergency repair services. Potential contractors must have fully qualified field service engineers authorized by the manufacturer and maintain all necessary test equipment. The solicitation is currently open, with quotes due by May 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT, and a mandatory site visit was previously scheduled for May 8, 2025.
The contract opportunity is not officially set aside for a specific small business designation, though the government file indicates vendors must be registered in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification and meet small business size standards for NAICS code 541380. The base contract period runs from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with four optional one-year extension periods possible through May 31, 2030. The total contract value is estimated around $19 million, covering bi-annual certification for pharmacy and lab hoods, with additional monthly sampling required on 5 pharmacy hoods. Performance will be at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center located in North Chicago, Illinois, and will be administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. All vendors must comply with VA facility regulations and maintain the necessary certifications and qualifications to perform the specialized medical equipment testing services.
Notice text
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Vendor Questions:
1) We would appreciate any mechanical drawings you can share to help us better understand the scope. Are you able to provide drawings? No mechanical drawings are able to be accessed.
2) What are the quantities of each type of equipment (Fume Hood, Barrier Isolator, Grossing Station)? 9 Fume hood, 2 barrier isolator, 2 grossing station
3) Is the vendor expected to test/inspect each piece of equipment 4 times per year? The schedule in the solicitation wasn t clear on this. The expectation is a bi-annual certification on the pharmacy hoods and lab hoods. As well as monthly sampling on all pharmacy hoods 5* total. *subject to change.
4) Is this a new requirement or contract renewal? This is a new requirement.
5) If renewal, what is current contract number? N/A
6) When will the RFP be released? The RFP was posted on 05/02/2025, solicitation # 36C25225Q0418
7) Are you looking for ASHRAE-110 testing or Velocity testing? Both if applicable.
Update #2 ·
Vendor Questions:
We would appreciate any mechanical drawings you can share to help us better understand the scope. Are you able to provide drawings?
What are the quantities of each type of equipment (Fume Hood, Barrier Isolator, Grossing Station)? 9 Fume hood, 2 barrier isolator, 2 grossing station
Is the vendor expected to test/inspect each piece of equipment 4 times per year? The schedule in the solicitation wasn t clear on this. The expectation is a bi-annual certification on the pharmacy hoods and lab hoods. As well as monthly sampling on all pharmacy hoods 5* total. *subject to change.
Is this a new requirement or contract renewal? This is a new requirement.
If renewal, what is current contract number? N/A
When will the RFP be released? The RFP was posted on 05/02/2025, solicitation # 36C25225Q0418
Are you looking for ASHRAE-110 testing or Velocity testing? Both if applicable.
Update #1 ·
Chemical Fumes Hood Testing Services
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25225Q0418 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25225Q0418 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25225Q0418.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| J065--NEW - Chemical Fumes Hood Testing - 556 | Pre-Solicitation |
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