H965--VISN4 East Pharmacy CETA Certifications (VA-26-00017099)

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (WD 2015-4231, Revision 30, dated 12/03/2025) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes minimum wage rates and benefits for various occupations in Pennsylvania, specifically for the County of Lebanon area.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with a corresponding occupation code, title, and minimum hourly wage rate.
• Benefits: All listed occupations are entitled to the following benefits:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week.
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $203.60 per week, applicable to contracts also covered by EO 13706.
  • Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service, 3 weeks after 8 years.
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours per year, for employee's own illness/injury, or to assist a family member. Additional information is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022). The minimum wage rate is $13.30 per hour (or the applicable rate listed if higher), adjusted annually. Information is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
• Footnotes & Special Provisions:
  • Footnote 1: Excludes bona fide executive, administrative, or professional computer employees meeting specific criteria.
  • Footnote 2: Applies to Air Traffic Controllers and Weather Observers, detailing night and Sunday pay differentials.
  • Hazardous Pay Differential: An 8% differential for high hazard work (ordnance, explosives) and a 4% differential for low hazard work involving potential injury.
  • Uniform Allowance: Contractors must provide or reimburse employees for uniform costs if required, with specific reimbursement rates for cleaning if applicable.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination, requiring a Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

This document is critical for any bidder responding to a Service Contract Act-covered opportunity in the specified area. It dictates the minimum wage and benefit rates that must be paid to employees performing work under the contract, directly impacting labor costs and proposal pricing.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5791, Revision No. 30) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in Pennsylvania, specifically for the counties of Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery.

• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupational codes and titles, along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. This includes a wide range of categories such as Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations, Automotive Service Occupations, Food Preparation and Service Occupations, Health Occupations, Information Technology Occupations, Instructional Occupations, Mechanics and Maintenance Occupations, Protective Service Occupations, and Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations are entitled to specific fringe benefits, including:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month) - applicable under specific conditions related to paid sick leave.
  • Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 8 years, 4 weeks after 15 years of service.
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining requirements for contractors regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates, which may be adjusted annually.
• Special Differentials:
  • Hazardous Pay Differential: An 8% differential applies to positions with high hazard risk involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
  • Hazardous Pay Differential: A 4% differential applies to positions with a lower degree of hazard involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.
• Uniform Allowance: If uniforms are required, contractors must provide them or reimburse employees for the cost, including maintenance (e.g., $3.35 per week for cleaning).
• Conformance Process: Information is provided on the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates if a required job classification is not listed in this determination.

This wage determination is critical for any bidder responding to a solicitation that requires adherence to Service Contract Act (SCA) labor standards in the specified Pennsylvania counties. It establishes the minimum wage rates and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under the contract, directly impacting labor costs and proposal pricing.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It lists various occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. The document is revised periodically, with this revision being No. 30, dated 12/03/2025.

This document is crucial for any bidder responding to a government contract that is subject to the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must consult this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. It specifies rates for a wide range of occupations, including administrative, automotive, health, technical, and transportation roles, as well as details on health and welfare benefits, vacation, and paid holidays. It also outlines procedures for conforming unlisted classifications and addresses specific requirements related to Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage). Bidders should pay close attention to the listed rates and benefits to ensure their proposals are compliant and competitive.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-4239, Revision No. 31) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work under the Service Contract Act in specific geographic areas.

Pennsylvania Counties of Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming.

• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupational codes and titles, along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: It specifies that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. The general fringe benefit rate is $5.55 per hour, up to 40 hours per week ($222.00 per week or $962.00 per month).
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): For contracts subject to this EO, a specific health and welfare rate of $5.09 per hour applies. This rate is for paid sick leave and cannot be credited towards SCA obligations.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): This EO generally applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022. It mandates a minimum wage of at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on the determination, if higher).
• Vacation: Employees are entitled to 2 weeks of paid vacation after 1 year of service and 3 weeks after 10 years of continuous service with the contractor or successor.
• Holidays: A minimum of twelve paid holidays per year are required. Contractors may substitute holidays with a plan communicated to employees.
• Footnotes: Certain occupations have numbered footnotes that may affect applicability or require specific actions (e.g., computer employees, air traffic controllers, hazardous pay differentials).
• Conformance Process: Information is provided on how to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. It outlines the minimum compensation and benefits that must be provided to service employees working on contracts covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified area. Failure to comply with these wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract violations.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-4233, Revision No. 35, dated 12/03/2025) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in the Pennsylvania Counties of Delaware and Philadelphia.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations receive the following benefits:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week.
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $203.60 per week (applicable to contracts also covered by EO 13706).
• Vacation: Accrues based on years of service with the contractor or successor (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 8 years, 4 weeks after 15 years).
• Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year are provided.
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017. Requires 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours per year.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022 (if not renewed/extended after Jan 30, 2022). Requires a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour (or the applicable rate listed on the wage determination, if higher).
• Footnotes: Certain occupations have specific footnotes detailing applicability, such as computer professionals and hazardous pay differentials.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION), requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations if awarded a contract. It outlines the specific percentage limits for subcontracting to firms that are not certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).

• Services Contracts: The contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Work subcontracted by a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor counts towards this limit.
• General Construction Contracts: The contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Cost of materials are excluded.
• Special Trade Construction Contractors: The contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Cost of materials are excluded.
• Certification Acknowledgment: Offerors acknowledge that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and that false certifications may lead to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties.
• Compliance Verification: The offeror agrees to cooperate and provide documents to the VA to demonstrate compliance with subcontracting limitations. Failure to do so may result in remedial action.
• Certification Form: A section is provided for the offeror to complete, sign, and return, certifying their intent to comply with the limitations. This certification is required for bid, quotation, or proposal submission.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the subcontracting restrictions applicable to the opportunity. Failure to complete and submit this certification may result in the offer being deemed ineligible for award. Bidders must carefully review the percentages and definitions to ensure their proposed subcontracting plan aligns with these requirements.

Amendment / Modification

This directive has been amended to update procedures for implementing a Controlled Substance Inspection Program. Key changes include:

• Removal of duplicative or misaligned information with VHA Handbook 1108.01.
• Clarification of definitions and the term "discrepancy."
• Removal of appendices containing VHA forms, directing users to the VA forms website for current versions.
• Addition of recommendations for Controlled Substance Coordinator (CSC) time commitment and relocation of inspector training to CSC responsibilities.
• Inclusion of new responsibilities for Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Service, Division and Product Line Managers.
• Expansion of CSC responsibilities to include training, inspection participation, clarification of missed inspections, and review of inspection reports.
• Clarification of CSI responsibilities regarding non-involvement in the medication use process.
• Separation of inspection requirements for Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacies (CMOP) from VA medical facility pharmacies.
• Incorporation of Controlled Substance Drug Destruction Inspection Requirements into pharmacy inspection requirements.
• Inclusion of procedures for inspecting Automated Dispensing Equipment in various areas (research, wards, clinics, pharmacies).
• Elimination of requirements for invoice review and audit trail on destroyed drugs.
• Changes to prescription verification procedures due to e-prescribing implementation.
• Expansion of automated dispensing cabinet reconciliation to include stock removal.
• Clarification of inspection procedures.
• Addition of responsibilities for VISN Quality Manager Officer and VA Medical Facility Director based on GAO report #GAO-17-242.
• Addition of the requirement to appoint an alternate CSC.
• Addition of the requirement for CSCs and alternate CSCs to complete the Controlled Substance Inspector Certification TMS Course.
• Addition of responsibilities for the Facility Quality Manager.
• Update to the CSC SharePoint site (internal VA website).
• Removal of a local policy requirement on the inspection of controlled substances, as per VHA Notice 2024-08.

Multiple sections of the directive have been updated, including responsibilities, procedures, and definitions related to the Controlled Substance Inspection Program.

This amendment primarily updates internal procedures and responsibilities for the VA. It does not appear to directly impact proposal submission deadlines or evaluation criteria for external vendors, but ensures updated internal compliance for VA facilities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This Excel file, "Attachment B CLINs Line Items_VISN 4 East Pharmacy.xlsx", provides detailed CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) information for the VISN 4 East Pharmacy opportunity. It outlines specific services, quantities, units of measure, pricing, and contract periods for various pharmacy-related services across multiple VA Medical Centers.

• Sheet: Action Line Item Information: Lists action types (e.g., RFQ) and associated identifiers.
• Sheet: Items: Details individual CLINs, including descriptions of services (e.g., Cleanroom Certification, Biological Safety Cabinet Certification, Labor Rates), contract periods (Base, Option 1, Option 2, Option 3, Option 4), quantities, units of measure (EA, HR, JB), unit prices, and associated VA Medical Centers (Coatesville, Lebanon, Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre, Wilmington).
• Sheet: RefData: Provides reference data for discount types, state codes, and receipt types.
• Sheet: UOMRef: Lists Unit of Measure codes and their descriptions.
• Sheet: NAICS / SIC_CODE: Provides North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes relevant to the services offered.
• Sheet: PROD_SVC_CODE: Lists Product/Service Codes.
• Sheet: CLINICAL_DISCIPLINE: Maps services to clinical disciplines.

This document is crucial for bidders as it details the specific services required, the quantities, and the pricing structure for each CLIN. It outlines the contract periods, including base and option years, and specifies the locations (VA Medical Centers) where services are needed. Bidders must use this information to understand the scope of work, prepare their pricing proposals, and assess their capability to meet the government's requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment A: VISN 4 East Pharmacy CETA Certifications," lists the CETA (Compounding Equipment Testing and Assessment) certifications for various pharmacy locations within VISN 4 East. It serves as a reference for the types of equipment, their SEC (Secondary Engineering Control) and PEC (Primary Engineering Control) types, and specific model or serial numbers.

• Locations: Lists specific VA Medical Centers (Coatesville, Lebanon, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz, Wilkes-Barre, Wilmington).
• Equipment Details: For each location, it specifies the type of equipment (e.g., Ante, Buffer, Pharmacy SCA, Infusion C-SCA, Storage C-SCA), the number of HEPA filters, and whether a pass-thru is included.
• Certification Information: Details the SEC Type (e.g., LAFW, CAI, CACI, BSC) and PEC Type (e.g., NONE, IV 1, IV 2, IV 3), along with the corresponding PEC Model # / Serial #.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the existing infrastructure and certification status of the pharmacy compounding areas at the listed VA facilities. It may be relevant for opportunities involving the maintenance, certification, or upgrade of this equipment, or for understanding the operational environment for pharmacy services. Bidders should review this to ensure their proposed solutions align with the current equipment and certification requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks comprehensive testing, certification, preventive maintenance, repair, and filter replacement services for chemical hoods, HEPA filtration systems, and other critical containment and ventilation equipment. The services are intended to standardize testing criteria for primary and secondary engineering controls, and segregated compounding areas, in accordance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapters <797> and <800> standards. The services will be performed at multiple VA Medical Center locations.

• Comprehensive testing, certification, preventive maintenance, repair, and filter replacement for chemical hoods, HEPA filtration systems, and other critical containment and ventilation equipment.

• Adherence to Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) standards and USP <797> and <800> standards.

• Services include smoke pattern testing, viable and non-viable microbial sampling, total particle count testing, airflow and pressure testing, and HEPA filter integrity testing.

• Specific testing requirements are detailed for Primary Engineering Controls (PECs), Secondary Engineering Controls (SECs), Containment Segregated Compounding Areas (C-SCAs), and Cleanroom Pass-Thru Systems.

• Contractor must provide a CETA-certified technician for all testing.

• The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• The Period of Performance (POP) for the base year is February 24, 2026, to February 23, 2027. The solicitation includes options for four additional years.

• Offers must be submitted via email to Loretta Payne (loretta.payne@va.gov) by February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.

• Late quotes may not be accepted.

• Evaluation will be based on Price, Regulation Verification and Certification Requirements, and Compliance with quote submission instructions.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM and the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services)

• Size Standard: $19 Million

• Attachment A provides a list of equipment, and Attachment B details CLINs line items for VISN 4 East Pharmacy.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses and provisions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number 36C24426Q0222. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is seeking quotes for Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) Certification services for multiple VAMC locations (Coatesville, Lebanon, Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre, and Wilmington).

The solicitation requires CETA Certification services. Specific details regarding equipment and CLINs (Contract Line Items) are provided in attached documents (Attachment A and Attachment B).

This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The Product Service Code is H965, and the NAICS Code is 541380. Award will be issued on Standard Form 1449.

• Response Date/Time: February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.
• Questions Deadline: February 6, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Loretta Payne (loretta.payne@va.gov).
• Registration Requirement: Quoters MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to receive an award.

This solicitation is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

Several attachments are referenced, including equipment details, CLINs, VHA Directive 1108.02, limitations on subcontracting, and Wage Determinations for various locations. Bidders should review all attached documents for complete requirements.