Gloved Fingertip and Medial Fill Testing - VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the VA Loma Linda Health Care System, is conducting a Sources Sought notice for Gloved Fingertip and Media Fill Testing services. This market research aims to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), 8(a), HubZone, and other Small Businesses. The estimated value for this requirement is $19.0 Million. Responses are due June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive Gloved Fingertip Testing (GFT) and Media Fill Testing (MFT) for personnel involved in compounding sterile products. Services must adhere to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, including USP <797> and USP <1116>. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting initial testing for newly assigned employees and subsequent retesting every 6-12 months.
- Providing all necessary materials, labor, supervision, and management.
- Coordinating testing dates with the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System Inpatient Pharmacy Management team with at least 48 hours' notice.
- Performing retesting for inconclusive or positive results.
- Services are generally required during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 0800-1630 Pacific Time), with flexibility for outside hours as coordinated.
Contract Details
This is a Sources Sought for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. The potential contract period is anticipated to be for a base year plus four option years. The government is mandated to consider a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, but may consider other set-asides or full and open competition based on responses. The estimated North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested businesses must submit a written response including:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, email.
- Unique Entity ID (UEI), CAGE Code, Tax ID Number.
- Type of small business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HubZone).
- A capability statement demonstrating qualifications and ability to perform similar work. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. SDVOSB and VOSB must also be registered with the VA VetBiz Registry. Responses should be emailed to jordan.alonzo@va.gov, marked "Attn: Jordan Alonzo, Contract Specialist".
Deadlines & Notes
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, at 11:00 am MDT.
- Published: June 8, 2026. This notice does not obligate the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract, and no payment will be made for response costs. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated.