VA Central California HCS Pharmacy Certification

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 seeks semi-annual certification testing of sterile compounding clean rooms at the Fresno VA Medical Center under USP 795, 797, and 800 standards, with proposals due September 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT. Amendment 0002, effective October 9, 2026, addresses prior solicitation cancellation due to absence of qualified respondents; offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment or risk rejection.

Place of performance is Fresno, CA 93703 (2615 E. Clinton Ave.). The contract runs from February 5, 2027 through February 4, 2028, with four one-year option periods extending through February 4, 2032. The estimated contract value is $19 million on a firm fixed-price basis with an unrestricted competitive procurement. NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services); PSC is H966.

Contractors must hold Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) certification with a minimum of three certified staff members, be located within 250 miles of the Fresno facility, and dispatch a technician within the same business day. Testing scope includes airflow and leak tests, particle counts, room air exchange rates, pressure readings, laminar flow unit testing, biological safety cabinet certification, viable airborne and surface sampling, airflow visualization studies with video documentation, and formal technical reports. Compliance with USP standards, ISO 14644, Joint Commission standards, and VHA directives is required. Twenty-two line items per contract period cover various testing services with quantities ranging from 2 to 40 units annually.

Invoices are submitted monthly in arrears through Tungsten electronic invoicing to the VA Financial Services Center. Prevailing wage rates apply per Fresno County Wage Determination 2015-5609 (effective May 13, 2026). The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan establishes zero-tolerance standards for inspection frequency compliance, report accuracy and timeliness, and CETA certification status, with 100% inspection surveillance and contract termination for default as remedies. Evaluation weighs technical qualifications, past performance, and pricing.