Environmental laboratory specimen sampling required for compounding pharmacies.
SOL #: 36C24726Q0220Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)
AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, United States
Place of Performance
GA
NAICS
Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)
PSC
Reference Laboratory Testing (Q301)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Jan 16, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jan 23, 2026, 5:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotes for environmental laboratory specimen sampling required for compounding pharmacies in Georgia. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for laboratory testing services for surface and glove fingertip (GFT) samples as per USP Chapter 797. Quotes are due January 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
- The performing laboratory must be AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Program (AIHA-LAP) certified for environmental microbiology.
- The contractor will supply Trypticase Soy Agar (TSA) contact plates with lecithin and polysorbate 80 for sampling.
- Surface sampling is required monthly, and GFT sampling every six months or as needed.
- GFT samples will be tested for total microbial counts; species identification is not required.
- Surface samples will be tested for total microbial counts, with genus identification required for any growth.
- Incubation of agar plates must follow USP Chapter 797 guidelines (30-35°C for 48 hours, then 20-25°C for 5 additional days).
- Formal lab reports, including specific sample details and results (CFU count, Speciation Identification), must be emailed within 14 days of sample receipt.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) with four one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Open Market (no set-aside).
- Submission Deadline: January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Questions Deadline: January 21, 2025, 12:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: January 16, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote.
Additional Notes
- This is a "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO" requirement.
- No C&A requirements apply, and no sensitive VA information is involved.
People
Points of Contact
Holly BowlingPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Jan 16, 2026