H966--MFT&GFT Testing and Incubation Services VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

SOL #: 36C26126Q0323Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)
MATHER, CA, 95655, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment (H966)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jan 7, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jan 15, 2026, 12:00 AM

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.

This is a Pre Solicitation Announcement for MFT and GFT Testing and Incubation Services at VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

This requirement is for Environmental Microbiology Lab services to process, incubate, analyze, record and report results, for microbiological surface samples, Gloved Fingertip and Thumb (GFT) samples, and Media Fill Testing (MFT). Samples plates will be provided by the contractor. Samples are then collected and submitted by VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS). Samples will be processed by the laboratory immediately according to the general requirements outlined by International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17025 and 2023 United States Pharmacopeia (USP) <797>. This requirement is needed in order to meet and be in compliance with the new USP<797> standards regarding MFT and GFT testing and incubation.

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john.waldrip@va,govJohn WaldripPRIMARY

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