MFT and GFT Testing and Incubation Services at VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

Amendment / Modification

This amendment addresses vendor questions and answers related to the solicitation.

• The amendment provides clarification on the provision of testing supplies (media kits, including media bags) and the scope of "staff collection of monthly surface sampling" (environmental monitoring).

• No changes to proposal deadlines, requirements, or evaluation factors are indicated. The amendment serves to clarify existing information.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 36C26126Q0417 serves to provide answers to vendor questions and extend the offer due date.

• The primary purpose is to address vendor questions and answers, detailed on the continuation page.

• The hour and date for receipt of offers has been extended.

• The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to March 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM PDT.

• Question 1: Clarification on Pharmacy Media Fill Kit Components needed. The required components are sample plates (surface and fingertip) and Media IV bags (with vials and ampoules).

• Question 2: Clarification on testing quantities for Media Fill and GFT/DCA. The quantities account for current personnel and include an additional 6 pharmacist staff if needed. The quantities also account for 'other staff' due to recently tested cleaning employees.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Revision 27 of Wage Determination No. 2015-5595, dated December 3, 2025. It provides updated wage and fringe benefit rates for various occupations in the Nevada Counties of Storey and Washoe, applicable to contracts covered by the Service Contract Act.

• The document lists numerous occupational codes and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• It includes specific notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage), detailing their applicability and requirements for contractors.
• It outlines provisions for vacation, holidays, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.
• It also details the conformance process for additional classifications and wage rates.

This revision updates the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for covered contracts. Contractors must ensure their compensation for employees performing work under this determination meets or exceeds these revised rates and complies with the specified Executive Orders and other provisions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Pharmacy Gloved Fingertip Testing and Media-Fill Testing (GFT-MFT) services for the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System. The objective is to process microbiological surface samples, Gloved Fingertip and Thumb (GFT) samples, and Media-Fill Testing (MFT) samples to support the VA's Environmental Microbiology Lab Accreditation Program (EMLAP). This is a non-personal services contract.

• Supply sampling kits for VA pharmacy personnel.

• Provide materials for sample preservation and transport.

• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation.

• Process (incubate, analyze, record, and report results) microbiological surface samples, GFT samples, and MFT samples according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and 2023 USP <797> standards.

• Report results for Gloved Fingertip and Thumb (GFT) samples, including colony forming units (cfu) per plate, and Media-Fill Testing (MFT) samples (pass/fail).

• Notify the VA of any test failures within one business day.

• Provide sampling reports within 3 business days of testing completion.

• Contract Type: Not specified, but implies a fixed-price contract based on the schedule.

• Period of Performance: Estimated from 03/26/2026 to 03/25/2031 (Base Year + 4 Option Years).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated.

• Offer Due Date: March 12, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT.

• Questions Due: March 3, 2026, 4:00 PM PST.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to john.waldrip@va.gov. Quotes must be readable in Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF and limited to 5MB per email.

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Technical Qualifications, Past Performance, and Pricing. The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.

• Technical Qualifications: Includes laboratory accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025:2017, EMLAP), compliance with USP <797>, in-house capabilities, personnel qualifications (licensed microbiologists/technicians), and detailed procedures for sampling, testing, reporting, and data security.

• Past Performance: Assessed using CPARS and FAPIIS, focusing on recent (within 3 years) and relevant work.

• Pricing: Vendors should submit their best pricing. The Government will evaluate by adding the total price for all contract line items, including options.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services)

• Size Standard: $19 Million

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation).

• Wage Determination WD 2015-5595 Revision 27 applies.