H945--Testing, Inspection & Certification Service - Base ($0.00) [605] | POP 02/01/2026-01/31/2027

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Testing, Inspection, and Certification Services for fume hoods, ventilators, biological safety cabinets, and isolators. This 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity ensures critical equipment operates safely and in compliance with regulatory standards. Quotes are due by January 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will perform comprehensive services including:

• Bi-Annual Inspections/Certifications: For 59 units per cycle, covering testing, accreditation, hazmat handling, reporting, and labeling.
• Monthly Viable Surface & Air Sampling: For 10 locations, including travel, accreditation, hazmat handling, and reporting.
• Over-and-Above Repairs: Contingency for labor and materials for emergency services.
• Extensive Testing: Includes down flow/inflow velocity, airflow smoke pattern, HEPA filter leakage, static pressure, site assessment, environmental conditions, smoke test pattern, and airborne non-viable particle counting.
• Compliance: Adherence to standards such as NSF/ANSI 49, USP <797>, USP <800>, ISO 14644, OSHA, and NFPA 99.

Contract Details

• Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
• Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
• NAICS Code: 541380 - Testing Laboratories (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
• FSC/PSC: H945 - Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection: Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment
• Period of Performance: February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027
• Place of Performance: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Personnel Accreditation: Technicians must possess valid NSF International: Biohazard Cabinet Field Certifier Accreditation.
• Licensing: Offerors must hold a 30-hour OSHA safety card, ANSI certification, and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 calibration and testing.
• Reporting: Field Service Reports (FSRs) required within 10 days of service, along with certification/failure labels and detailed repair statements.
• Electronic Invoicing: Mandatory via the Tungsten Network.

Evaluation Factors

Award will be based on a best value determination considering:

1. Price: Total evaluated price for all line items.
2. Technical Capability: Extent to which services meet SOW requirements, including certifications and demonstrated ability.
3. Past Performance: Relevant experience with references.
4. Delivery Schedule: Ability to complete inspections and certifications within the POP.

Submission Requirements & Deadline

• Submission Due: January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
• Method: Email to maria.asher@va.gov with the subject line "RESPONSE TO RFQ 36C26226Q0300".
• Required Documents: Quote, capabilities statement (detailing qualifications and certifications), and completed representations/certifications (via SAM.gov).
• Terms & Conditions: Offerors must state acceptance of terms or list exceptions.