H945--Testing, Inspection & Certification Service - Base ($0.00) [605] | POP 02/01/2026-01/31/2027
Overview
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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 Healthcare System (VALLHCS), is seeking proposals for Testing, Inspection, and Certification Services for fume hoods, ventilators, biological safety cabinets, and isolators. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The services are crucial for ensuring equipment functionality and compliance with regulatory standards at their Loma Linda, CA facility.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive services including:
- Bi-annual inspections, certifications, and testing for approximately 59 units (fume hoods, ventilators, biological safety cabinets, isolators).
- Monthly viable surface and air sampling for 20 locations within the pharmacy compounding area.
- Over-and-above repairs (labor and materials) for emergency services.
- Hazmat disposal and various testing, including airflow, HEPA filter leakage, static pressure, site assessment, environmental conditions, smoke pattern, and airborne non-viable particle counting.
- Compliance with standards such as NFPA, OSHA, USP (<797>, <800>, <1116>), ISO (14644, 17025), and NSF/ANSI 49.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories (Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
- FSC/PSC: H945 Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection
- Response Due: February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Questions Close: January 28, 2026
- Published: January 27, 2026 (Initial), Amendment posted January 29, 2026
Key Requirements
- Personnel Accreditation: Technicians must hold valid NSF International: Biohazard Cabinet Field Certifier Accreditation, verifiable on the NSF website.
- Licensing: Offerors must possess a 30-hour OSHA safety card and ANSI certification of accreditation ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
- Site Specifics: Personnel require valid Loma Linda PIV badges and must coordinate LOCK OUT/TAG OUT procedures with VALLHCS HVAC Supervisor.
- Reporting: Field Service Reports (FSRs) are due within 10 days of service, and detailed Failed Inspection Reports are required for non-repairable units.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a best value determination considering:
- Price
- Technical Capability (certifications, ability to inspect/certify)
- Past Performance (at least two references)
- Delivery Schedule
Important Notes
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The deadline for offer submission has been extended by amendment. All offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment and ensure their submissions meet all Statement of Objectives (SOO) requirements, including a capabilities statement with qualifications and certifications. Electronic invoicing via the Tungsten Network is mandatory.