Testing and Certification – Sterile Compounding Areas at Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA Ft. Sam Houston, TX
Overview
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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.
Quick Summary
The Medical Readiness Contracting Office – West (MRCO-West) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for Testing and Certification services for Sterile Compounding Areas at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), JBSA Ft. Sam Houston, TX. This is for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. The government will use responses to formulate its acquisition strategy, potentially leading to a small business set-aside or full and open competition. Responses are due by April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing non-personal testing, inspection, and certification services to maintain compliance with USP 797 & 800 regulations. Key services include:
- Semi-annual testing and inspection of 5 laminar flow/clean bench hoods and 6 vertical flow/bio hoods.
- Semi-annual inspections of 5 anterooms, 6 buffer rooms, testing for 17 air filters, and air testing in hazardous drug storage areas.
- Collection of 31 monthly service samples (372 annually).
- Re-certification and repair services on an as-needed basis.
- Conducting applicable tests on Primary Engineering Controls (PECs) and Secondary Engineering Controls (SECs), including HEPA filter leak/efficiency, particle counts, air velocity, microbial sampling, and speciation.
- Providing a holistic certification for each pharmacy cleanroom in a Field Service Report (FSR).
Key Requirements
- Personnel: Contractor personnel must be authorized, certified, and trained in pharmacy engineering control certification (CETA or NEBB) with a minimum of two years' experience.
- Laboratory: The laboratory conducting microbial testing must be nationally accredited.
- Company: The contractor company must be certified (NEBB or equivalent).
- Restrictions: Subcontracting is prohibited. Strict adherence to physical security, OPSEC, and non-disclosure requirements is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period and four 12-month option years, from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, with a Small Business Size Standard of $19M.
- Set-Aside: All small business set-aside categories will be considered.
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
- Published: April 10, 2026.
Submission Details
Interested offerors must submit tailored capability statements (not exceeding 10 pages, 10-pitch font) electronically in PDF or MS Word format. Submissions should describe technical expertise relevant to the draft PWS and answer specific questions regarding firm details, small business status, and NAICS code suitability. Email responses to Mr. Patrick Thielemann (patrick.a.thielemann.civ@health.mil) and Ms. Salameya Paulouskaya (salameya.paulouskaya2.civ@health.mil) with "Testing and Certification – Sterile Compounding Areas" in the subject line.
Important Note
This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. No funds are available for response preparation.