H166--Fume Hood Services | Base Plus 4 Option Years

SOL #: 36C25726Q0085Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)

San Antonio, TX, 78240, United States

Place of Performance

Temple, TX

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

Quality Control Services: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment (H166)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dc190ca1706b434bb9b60478e0901a4b/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 10, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 18, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jan 30, 2026, 4:00 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), specifically the 257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17, is soliciting proposals for Fume Hood Services (Solicitation Number 36C25726Q0085) for the Central Texas Veterans' Health Care System (CTVHCS) facilities in Temple, Waco, and Austin, Texas. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed Price with a base year and four option years. Offers are due by January 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all necessary supplies, tools, labor, repair, and travel for the adjustment and certification of fume hoods. Key requirements include:

Furnishing all resources for fume hood adjustment and certification as listed on Attachment "A".
Performing corrections and repairs (e.g., filter exchanges, gauge replacements) to ensure certification compliance.
Providing certification reports to the BIOMED representative or designated POCs.
Ensuring technicians are NSF and CETA National Board of Testing (CNBT) accredited.
All certified hoods must meet CAP, CNBT, and NSF/ANSI 49 standards.
Services are to be performed during normal working hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM), excluding federal holidays, unless authorized.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
Period of Performance: A Base year (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027) plus four (4) one-year option periods.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code (PSC): H166 - Quality Control Services: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
NAICS Code: 541380 (Size Standard: $19 Million)
Place of Performance: Central TX Health Care System, Temple, Waco, and Austin, TX.

Submission & Evaluation

Offers Due: January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time.
Submission Method: Offers/Quotes must be submitted on the provided Price Cost Schedule via email to Maria.Hofmann@va.gov.
Email Subject Line: "36C25726Q0084 – Fume Hood Services".
Evaluation: Award will be based on a competitive best value selection, considering a comparative analysis of technical approach, past performance, and price.

Additional Notes

Contractor personnel must wear identification badges on VA grounds and are responsible for their own parking in designated areas.
Smoking is prohibited on VA Healthcare System property.
Contractor personnel must report to the Biomed POC before performing services and adhere to the VA Preventative Maintenance schedule.
C&A requirements and Security Accreditation Packages are not required; contractor personnel will be escorted.
An incumbent exists under contract number 36C25721P0168.