H945 -- Testing , Inspection & Certification Service - Base ($ 0 . 00 ) [ 605 ] | POP 02 / 01 / 2026 - 01 / 31 / 2027

2026-11-03

Attachment 1 : Combined Synopsis - Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Description : This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ( RFO ) in Federal Acquisition Regulation ( FAR ) subpart 12 . 202 , Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services , as supplemented with additional information included in this notice . This announcement constitutes the only solicitation ; quotes are being requested , and a written solicitation document will not be issued . This solicitation is issued as an RFQ . The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular ( FAC ) 2025 - 06 ( eff . 10 / 01 / 2025 ), FAR Deviation NOV 2025 ( eff . 11 / 19 / 2025 ), VAAR DEVIATION APR 2025 ( eff . 04 / 01 / 2025 ), VAAM Alert 26 - 01 ( eff . 10 / 01 / 2025 ), and Acquisition Policy Flash 26 - 23 eff . 11 / 19 / 2025 ) FAR 52 . 212 - 4 , Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( Dec 2022 ). This solicitation is set - aside for 100 % Service - Disabled Veteran - Owned Small Business concerns IAW FAR 19 . 1405 SDVOSB Set - aside procedures , and VAAR Subpart 819 . 70 , the VA Veterans First Contracting Program . All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852 . 232 - 72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests . This is This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices and accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at : http :// www . fsc . va . gov / einvoice . asp . The associated North American Industrial Classification System ( NAICS ) code for this procurement is 541380 Testing Laboratories , with a small business size standard of $ 19 . 0 Million ( per SBA ). The FSC / PSC is H945 Quality Control , Testing , and Inspection : Plumbing , Heating , and Waste Disposal Equipment . The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System ( VALLHCS ), Station 605 , located at 11201 Benton Street , Loma Linda , CA 92357 , is seeking to purchase qualified contractor services to provide Inspection and Certification of Fume Hoods , Ventilators , Biological Safety Cabinets , and Isolators in accordance with the attached Statement of Objectives ( SOO ) and applicable regulatory standards . All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following : Supplies / Services Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price 1001 Bi - Annual Inspection / Certification & Testing Two cycles / year for 59 units each cycle , including travel , accreditation , hazmat handling , reporting , and labeling . 118 EA ________ 1002 Monthly Viable Surface & Air Sampling 10 locations à — 12 months , including travel , accreditation , hazmat handling , and reporting . 120 EA ________ 1003 Over - and - Above Repairs Labor Annual contingency . 200 HR ( NTE ) ________ 1004 Over - and - Above Repairs Materials / Parts Annual contingency ceiling . 1 LOT ( NTE ) ________ 1001 Bi - Annual Inspection / Certification & Testing Two cycles / year for 59 units each cycle , including travel , accreditation , hazmat handling , reporting , and labeling . 118 EA ________ 1002 Monthly Viable Surface & Air Sampling 10 suites à — 12 months , including travel , accreditation , hazmat handling , and reporting . 120 EA ________ STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES ( SOO ) TITLE : VA Loma Linda Healthcare System s ( VALLHCS ) Inspection & Certification of Fume Hoods , Ventilators , Biological Safety Cabinets , and Isolators . BACKGROUND INFORMATION : VA LOMA LINDA HEALTHCARE CENTER provides high quality care while ensuring the safety of its staff , patients , and visitors . A critical component of this commitment involves ensuring that all fume hoods , ventilators , biological safety cabinets , and isolators within the VA facilities are functioning optimally and meet applicable regulatory standards . Regular inspection and certification of this equipment are essential for supporting clinical , research , and pharmaceutical operations while protecting personnel and the environment from hazardous materials . PARTS and EQUIPMENT LIST : The contractor shall provide semi - annual inspections , certifications and testing on the equipment listed below : Location Manufacturer Model Serial Number Item Number 2C05 Labconco 36209 - 04 020119684E 26754 2C05 Laboratory Equipment Company ( LEC ) H7 - 48 H7 - 48H 40092 2C07 LEC H7 - 48G H7 - 48G Unknown 2C07 Labconco 36209 - 00 247536 40138 2C22 Fisher Scientific FB - PCR2 1591080398158 41427 2C24 LEC H7 - 48D H7 - 48D 40096 2C22 LEC H7 - 48E H7 - 48E 40094 2C25 LEC H7 - 48C H7 - 48C 40095 2C26 LEC H7 - 48B H7 - 48B 40097 2C27 Labconco Premier 160729357B Unknown 2C28 Labconco Premier 160729358B Unknown 2C29 Labconco 3440000 70976549 39977 2C30 Labconco Premier 160729356B Unknown 3C28 LEC H7 - 48S H7 - 48S 40112 3C27 LEC H7 - 48R H7 - 48R 40111 4C22B Labconco H7 - 48CC H7 - 48CC 40122 4C22B ThermoFisher Scientific 1284 18565 - 370 45031 4C22B Labconco 36209 - 08 257688 16334 4C25 LEC H7 - 48AA H7 - 48AA 40124 4C02 LEC H7 - 48V H7 - 48V Unknown 4C02 Labconco 36209 - 00 214517 9615 4C03 LEC H7 - 48U H7 - 48U 40118 4C04 LEC H7 - 48Y H7 - 48Y Unknown 4C04 Labconco 3620904 010916879E 45029 4C05 LEC H7 - 48W H7 - 48W Unknown 4C05 AirClean Systems , Inc AC648LFUVC 42337 44237 4C06 LEC H7 - 48X H7 - 48X 40121 4C06 Fisher Scientific PCR - Unknown 1B25 Mopec ME400 ME400L09002 45782 4C07 LEC H7 - 48Z H7 - 48Z 6946 4C07 Labconco 3440000 70976500 39976 1B28 BMC 6315 - 08 1DLA - 26 45027 4C07 Labconco 3440809 080891842B 45030 1B49 LEC H3 - 72 143 - 72 45022 4C07 Labconco 36209 - 01 192918 8742 1B28C NuAire , Inc LabGard NU - 629 12697011108 43090 1B51A BMC 6315 - 08 1LLB - 38 45018 1B51A BMC 6315 - 08 1LLB - 28 45019 1B51H BMC 6315 - 08 1LLC - 2 45020 1B50A BMC 6315 - 08 1LLB - 15 45017 1B50 BMC 6315 - 08 1LLB - 9 45016 1B50 BMC 6315 - 08 1LLA - 21 45015 1B30 NuAire , Inc LabGard NU - 629 126966111008 43091 1B21 NuAire , Inc LabGard NU - 629 126965111008 43092 1B22 NuAire , Inc LabGard NU - 629 126971111008 43090 1B22 NuAire , Inc LabGard NU - 629 126967111008 43093 1B23 NuAire , Inc NU - 612 - SPEC 80565103002 45023 1B22 NuAire , Inc LabGard NU - 602 - 400 11674091301 40299 1B25 Labconco 36209 - 04 990906254 28319 2C - 125 Germfree Laboratories , Inc LFGI - 6USP 6S - 15 - LGU - 16441 67087 ( Pharmacy - Bldg . 31 Cancer CTR ) 2C - 125 Germfree Laboratories , Inc LFGI - 6USP 6S - 15 - LGU - 16440 67088 ( Pharmacy - Bldg . 31 Cancer CTR ) 1C - 27 Baker Co EdgeGard HF EGB6252 67642 40255 ( Pharmacy - Main ) 1C - 27 Baker Co EdgeGard HF EGB6252 67643 40168 ( Pharmacy - Main ) 1C - 27 Germfree Laboratories , Inc LFGI - 6USP 6S - 15 - LGU - 13405 41505 ( Pharmacy - Main ) 1C - 27 Germfree Laboratories , Inc LFGI - 4USP 4S - 15 - LGU - 13340 41506 ( Pharmacy - Main ) IV - Trailer Germfree Laboratories , Inc ( Hazardous ) BBF - 3SSRX 3S - 15 - BR - 16215 ( Pharmacy ) IV - Trailer Germfree Laboratories , Inc ( Hazardous ) BBF - 3SSRX 3S - 15 - BR - 16216 ( Pharmacy ) IV - Trailer Germfree Laboratories , Inc ( Non - Hazardous ) Vertical Laminar BVBI - 3SSRX 3S - 15 - BVBI - 16217 ( Pharmacy ) IV - Trailer Germfree Laboratories , Inc ( Non - Hazardous ) Vertical Laminar BVBI - 3SSRX 3S - 15 - BVBI - 16218 ( Pharmacy ) OBJECTIVES : The objective of this contract is to engage a certified contractor with proven expertise to provide monthly , bi - annual inspections , certification , testing and maintenance services for all fume hoods , ventilators , biological safety cabinets , Viable Particle Surface and Air Sampling and Analysis for medium risk facilities and isolators within ( VALLHS ) facilities . The contractor will ensure all equipment meets or exceeds current regulatory and safety standards , including but not limited to those set by the National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA ), Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ), and United States Pharmacopeia ( USP ) SCOPE : The Contractor shall provide all parts labor , transportation , equipment , supervision , and certified personnel to perform on - site bi - annual and monthly inspections and certifications of Government - Owned Fume Hoods , Ventilation Devices , Biological Safety Cabinets ( BSC ), Laminar Flow Devices , Isolators , Biosafety Hazard Hoods , Sterile Workbenches , Radiation , Safety Hoods , Buffer , Ante Spaces , and Pharmacy Clean Rooms ( see section 6 . 1 ). The Contractors shall be responsible for perform Hazmat disposal and testing including airflow , HEPA filter leakage , static pressure , site assessment , environmental conditions , smoke pattern , and particle counting . Contractor shall perform the following testing : Bi - annual Down flow velocity Inflow Velocity Airflow Smoke Pattern Test HEPA Filter leakage Static Pressure Reading ( unit & Duct ) Site Assessment Environmental conditions for temperature , humidity , and pressure Smoke test Pattern . Airborne non - viable particle counting The viable surface contamination survey was performed as per Reference 1 ( USP 797 - 2022 Pharmaceutical Compounding Sterile Preparations ), and Reference 2 ( CETA - CAG - 009 - 2020 Viable Environmental Monitoring for Sterile Compounding Facilities ). The contractor shall provide monthly inspections , certifications and testing on the equipment listed below : Monthly Viable Particle Surface and Air Sampling and Analysis for medium risk facilities Contractor shall provide a Field Service Report ( FSR ) via email to the contracting officer Representative ( COR within ten ( 10 ) days of completed service . Contractor shall provide the fallowing information : Type of equipment ( i . e . Fume Hood ) Manufacture Model Number Class ( i . e . AII ) Serial Number VA Equipment Entry ( EE ) number Building and Room the equipment is located in . Test date . Pass or Fail Date of next inspection Compliance Matrix Task Standard / Guideline Frequency Inspect & certify fume hoods , BSCs , isolators NSF / ANSI 49 , USP < 797 >, USP < 800 > Bi - annual Viable particle sampling & analysis USP < 797 >, CETA CAG - 009 Monthly Airflow & HEPA filter testing ISO 14644 , IEST - RP - CC002 Bi - annual Environmental monitoring USP < 1116 >, ISO Class 5 , 7 , 8 Bi - annual Personnel accreditation NSF Biohazard Certifier Program Continuous The contractor shall revalidate the data if any equipment is added or removed . The contractor shall affix label to each unit that passes certification . The contractor shall affix labels on the day the inspection was passed or the certification date . The contractor shall provide label that includes : Company Name Mailing Address Telephone Number Certificate Name ( Certificate of Environmental Compliance to CAL or OSHA and NFS standard NO . 49 ) Equipment Manufacturer Equipment Name Inspection Date Date of Next Inspection Signature of Inspector Full Printed Name of Inspector Status : Certified Unit ID Number from contract The contractor shall affix label to each unit that fails certification . The contractor shall affix labels on the day of the failed inspection or certification . The contractor shall provide label that includes : Company Name Mailing Address Telephone number . Equipment manufacture Equipment Name Inspection Date Signature of inspector Full printed name of inspector Status : Failed Unit ID number from contract Company Name Mailing Address Telephone Number Equipment Manufacturer Equipment Name Inspection Date Signature of Inspector Full Printed Name of Inspector Status : Failed Unit ID Number from contract Contractor shall submit a written statement of repairs needed ( to be referred to as Failed Inspection Report ), including an itemized listing of parts deemed necessary to certify the unit . This must be submitted to the COR prior to leaving the facility on the day of attempted certification . This information must be written in detail so that the COR may pass it to a Repair Contractor ( if selected to be different from the Certification Contractor ) thus enabling this other contractor to bring all materials and parts needed at the time of service to effect repairs rendering the unit certifiable . If a hood is deemed non - repairable , not meeting industry standards , and failing the test requirements , the Contractor shall provide the COR with the Failed Inspection Report outlining specific non - repairable / replaceable parts that prevents certification on the same day of the inspection . The Contractor shall notify the COR verbally and through a written report of any equipment not being repaired to the COR prior to leaving the Government premises . Emergency line item - Over and above repairs . Over and Above Repairs - For the emergency services , repairs and maintenance that are over and above the SOW , if quote pricing is within the COR s Government Purchase Card ( GPC ) threshold , COR will authorize payment . For emergencies over the COR s GPC threshold , only the Contracting Officer ( CO ) is authorized to approve contract modifications . Additional services shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to the contractor initiating any work . The contractor shall provide an on schedule - quote to both the CO and COR for review and consideration . Additional funding will be provided by the facility as needed for payment . TRAINING The contractor personnel performing inspection and certification services shall be fully accredited and certified to conduct tests , evaluations and certifications of the equipment assigned . The contractor personnel shall have validated certification of Accreditation from National Sanitation Foundation ( NSF ) International : Biohazard Cabinet Field certifier Accreditation Program . The certificate of accreditation shall specify the initial and expiration dates , and this certification shall be verifiable on the NSF website and shall be provided to the COR ten ( 10 ) days following award . The contractor shall be required to update accredited contractor personnel certifications throughout the life of the contract as changes occur to staff . New employee credentials of accreditation for equipment on contract and training certificates must be submitted and approved by the COR prior to the employee commencing any work on this contract . INSPECTIONS The contractor shall perform inspections bi - annually . Inspections , certifications , and testing are to be completed within the first fifteen ( 15 ) working days of each scheduled service . Inspections shall be mutually agreed upon by the COR and contractor thirty ( 30 ) days prior to the inspection . The contractor is responsible for complying with the inspection schedules . PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE : 30 days from performance start date . Work may be scheduled during the day or night ( Depending on load demand ), Monday thru Friday and / or Saturday thru Sunday . During Pacific Standard Time periods listed below : Daytime hours : 6 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM Evening hours : 4 : 00 PM to 6 : 00 AM Contractor shall initiate work within 2 weeks of being contacted by the designated Contracting Officer s Point of Contact ( POC ) or designee . Work shall be scheduled through the POC or designee , who will coordinate with VALLHCS staff . Timelines are subject to change due to VALLHCS operational requirements . PLACE OF PERFORMANCE : VA Loma Linda Healthcare System Station 605 11201 Benton St . Loma Linda , CA 92357 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS : Offeror must possess a 30 - hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) safety card . ANSI certification of accreditation ISO / IEC 17025 : 2017 calibration and testing SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS : Contractor shall schedule start date with POC or designee five ( 5 ) business days in advance . The contractor shall provide bi - annual or monthly inspection , Certifications , and testing on the equipment listed . Contactor personnel shall have valid Loma Linda PIV badges before starting work . Contractor shall coordinate energy source LOCK OUT / TAG OUT procedures with VALLHCS HVAC Supervisor before starting work . When work is complete , Contractor shall notify the VALLHCS HVAC Supervisor that energy sources will be restored and require verification . Contractor s supervisor or lead technician are to check in with VALLHCS HVAC Supervisor , or in their absence , with Graphics Control prior to work each day . Contractor shall conform to the following standards , policies , regulations , governing agency , and any other local , state , or Federal guidelines that are not listed here , to include the following : Standard / Regulation Description Latest Edition / Status Official Source OSHA 29 CFR Occupational Safety and Health Standards Current https :// www . osha . gov NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code 2024 Edition https :// www . nfpa . org California Code of Regulations , Title 8 CAL / OSHA Safety Standards Current https :// www . dir . ca . gov / title8 / NSF / ANSI 49 Biosafety Cabinetry Standard 2022 Edition https :// www . nsf . org CDC / NIH BMBL Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories 6th Edition ( 2020 ) https :// www . cdc . gov / labs / BMBL . html NIH Guidelines Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules April 2019 Revision https :// osp . od . nih . gov / biotechnology / nih - guidelines / ASHP Guidelines Handling Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings 2018 Edition https :// www . ashp . org FDA Drug and Device Regulations Current https :// www . fda . gov Joint Commission Accreditation Standards for Healthcare Current https :// www . jointcommission . org CAL / OSHA 5154 Ventilation Requirements for Laboratory - Type Hood Operations Current https :// www . dir . ca . gov / title8 / 5154 . html ISO 14644 Cleanrooms and Controlled Environments Latest Edition https :// www . iso . org ISO 17025 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Latest Edition https :// www . iso . org ISO Class 5 , 7 , 8 Cleanroom Classification Defined in ISO 14644 - 1 https :// www . iso . org CAG - 003 & CAG - 009 CETA Application Guides for Controlled Environments Current https :// www . cetainternational . org IEST - RP - CC002 Cleanroom Recommended Practices Current https :// www . iest . org USP 797 Sterile Compounding 2023 Revision https :// www . usp . org USP 800 Hazardous Drugs Handling Current https :// www . usp . org USP 1116 Microbial Contamination Risk Current https :// www . usp . org Key Performance Indicators ( KPI ) Measurement Criteria Target Timely Completion of Inspections Percentage of inspections completed within 15 working days of scheduled date >= 95 % Certification Accuracy Number of units correctly certified without rework 100 % Compliance with Standards Adherence to OSHA , NFPA , USP , ISO , NSF requirements 100 % Reporting Timeliness Field Service Reports submitted within 10 days of service >= 95 % Labeling Compliance Correct certification labels affixed on all inspected units 100 % Personnel Accreditation All technicians maintain valid NSF accreditation 100 % AUTHORIZED SERVICES : Only those services specified herein are authorized under this contract . Before permitting and / or performing any service of a non - contract nature , the Contractor shall advise the CO of the reason ( s ) for the additional work and / or service . The Contractor is cautioned that only the CO or his / her designee may authorize additional service that are within the scope of this contract and that reimbursement shall not be made unless prior authorization is obtained from the CO . All changes to the contract shall be issued through a contract modification in writing from the CO to the Contractor . DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY : No additional service shall be provided without the approval from the Contracting Officer ( CO ) or his / her designee of this contract . The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person ( s ) other than the CO or his / her delegated representative acting within the limits of his / her authority . GOVERNMENT - FURNISHED EQUIPMENT ( GFE ) GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION ( GFI ): No Government equipment will be used by the Vendor . RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS : In accordance with 5 U . S . C . 6103 , Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94 - 97 the following National holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract are defined as Legal Federal official holidays : Holiday Actual Date Observed Date Notes New Year s Day Thursday , January 1 Thursday , January 1 Standard holiday . Martin Luther King Jr . Day Monday , January 19 Monday , January 19 Observed on the third Monday in January . President s Day Monday , February 16 Monday , February 16 Observed on the third Monday in February . Memorial Day Monday , May 25 Monday , May 25 Observed on the last Monday in May . Juneteenth Independence Day Friday , June 19 Friday , June 19 Fixed date holiday . Independence Day Saturday , July 4 Friday , July 3 Falls on Saturday ; observed on Friday , July 3 . Labor Day Monday , September 7 Monday , September 7 Observed on the first Monday in September . Columbus Day Monday , October 12 Monday , October 12 Observed on the second Monday in October . Veterans Day Wednesday , November 11 Wednesday , November 11 Fixed date holiday . Thanksgiving Day Thursday , November 26 Thursday , November 26 Observed on the fourth Thursday in November . Christmas Day Friday , December 25 Friday , December 25 Fixed date holiday . Also included , would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America to be a National Holiday . CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AND BADGES : Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees . Examples : wearing distinctive clothing such as uniform , badges , patches , etc . All contractor personnel shall be required to wear VA , always provided identification ( I . D .) badges above the waist while on the VA grounds . Contractors shall be required to coordinate with the COR to obtain the VA provided I . D . badges for all staff . All VA provided I . D . badges shall be returned at the end of the contract or upon completion of service . Failure to wear ID badges may result in removal from any of the VA facilities and / or otherwise referring to Government property . SAFETY AND PPE EQUIPMENT : Personal Protective Equipment shall be provided for each Contractor employee by the Contractor . Possession of weapons is prohibited . SMOKING and VAPING POLICIES : Smoking and vaping are prohibited on Government property . PARKING : It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas . Parking information is available from the VA Security Service . The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor ' s personnel under any circumstances . COMPLAINTS : Contractor shall promptly and courteously respond to complaints within three ( 3 ) working days to the COR . Including complaints brought to the contractor s attention by the CO . Contractor shall maintain a written record of all complaints , both written and oral , showing the identity of the individual , the nature of the complaint , and contractor s response . Contractor shall permit the Government to inspect the written records of complaints upon reasonable notice from the CO . Point of Contact : The contractor shall initiate work within 2 weeks of being contacted by the designated Contracting Officer s Point of Contact ( POC ) or designee . Work shall be scheduled through the POC or designee , who will coordinate with VALLHCS staff . Timelines are subject to change due to VALLHCS operational requirements . All time shall be approved in advance by the Representative ( COR ). Allow 5 - days for approval of any alternate working hours needed . Contractor Point of Contact : The Contractor shall designate one ( 1 ) employee as the Point of Contact ( POC ) responsible for administrative matters in the performance of services under this contract . The POC shall have authority to act for Contractor on all matters relating to the daily performance of this contract . An alternate may be designated , but the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and COR in writing those times when the alternate shall act as the POC . The Contractor shall provide the name and telephone number of the person designated as Point of Contact and Alternate on the space below : Point of Contact : Name , Title , Email Address , & Telephone Number . Alternate Point of Contact : Name , Title , Email Address , & Telephone Number . The purchase order period of performance is 02 / 01 / 2026 01 / 31 / 2027 Place of Performance / Place of Delivery Address : Department of Veterans Affairs VA Loma Linda Healthcare System ( VALLHCS ) Jerry L . Pettis VA Medical Center ( VAMC ) 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda , CA Postal Code : 92357 - 1000 Country : UNITED STATES The following solicitation provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition : The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https :// www . acquisition . gov / browse / index / far . 1 . FAR 52 . 212 - 1 , Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( SEP 2023 ) ( DEVIATION OCT 2025 ) 2 . FAR 52 . 252 - 1 , Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference ( FEB 1998 ) 3 . FAR 52 . 212 - 2 , Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( NOV 2021 ) ( DEVIATION OCT 2025 ) 4 . FAR 52 . 203 - 11 , Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions . ( SEP 2024 ) 5 . FAR 52 . 203 - 18 , Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements - Representation . ( JAN 2017 ) 6 . FAR 52 . 204 - 7 , System for Award Management Registration . ( NOV 2024 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 7 . FAR 52 . 240 - 90 , Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications . ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) 8 . VAAR 852 . 252 - 70 , Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference ( JAN 2008 ) 9 . FAR 52 . 217 - 5 , Evaluation of Options . ( JULY 1990 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 ) The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition :  · FAR 52 . 212 - 4 , Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services . ( NOV 2023 ) ( DEVIATION OCT 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 252 - 2 , Clauses Incorporated by Reference . ( FEB 1998 )  · FAR 52 . 203 - 6 , ALT I . Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government . ( NOV 2021 )  · FAR 52 . 203 - 17 , Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights . ( NOV 2023 )  · FAR 52 . 203 - 19 , Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements . ( JAN 2017 )  · FAR 52 . 204 - 9 , Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel . ( JAN 2011 )  · FAR 52 . 204 - 13 , System for Award Management - Maintenance . ( OCT 2018 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 209 - 6 , Protecting the Government ' s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred , Suspended , Proposed for Debarment , or Voluntarily Excluded . ( JAN 2025 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 209 - 10 , Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations . ( NOV 2015 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 219 - 4 , Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns . ( OCT 2022 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 219 - 6 , Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns . ( NOV 2020 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 219 - 8 , Utilization of Small Business Concerns . ( JAN 2025 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 219 - 14 , Limitations on Subcontracting . ( OCT 2022 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 219 - 33 , Nonmanufacturer Rule . ( SEP 2021 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 222 - 3 , Convict Labor . ( JUN 2003 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 222 - 35 , Equal Opportunity for Veterans . ( JUN 2020 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 222 - 36 , Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities . ( JUN 2020 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 222 - 37 , Employment Reports on Veterans . ( JUN 2020 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 222 - 41 , Service Contract Labor Standards . ( AUG 2018 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 222 - 43 , Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards - Price Adjustment ( Multiple Year and Option Contracts ). ( AUG 2018 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 222 - 50 , Combating Trafficking in Persons . ( NOV 2021 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 222 - 54 , Employment Eligibility Verification . ( JAN 2025 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 222 - 62 , Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 . ( JAN 2022 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 223 - 23 , Sustainable Products . ( MAY 2024 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 226 - 8 , Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving . ( MAY 2024 )  · FAR 52 . 232 - 33 , Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management . ( OCT 2018 )  · FAR 52 . 232 - 40 , Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors . ( MAR 2023 )  · FAR 52 . 233 - 3 , Protest after Award . ( AUG 1996 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 233 - 4 , Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim . ( OCT 2004 ) ( DEVIATION NOV 2025 )  · FAR 52 . 244 - 6 , Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services . ( JAN 2025 ) ( DEVIATION OCT 2025 )  · VAAR 852 . 203 - 70 , Commercial Advertising ( MAY 2018 )  · VAAR 852 . 204 - 70 , Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel ( MAY 2020 )  · VAAR 852 . 219 - 73 , VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements ( JAN 2023 ) ( DEVIATION )  · VAAR 852 . 219 - 75 , VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction ( JAN 2023 ) ( DEVIATION )  · VAAR 852 . 232 - 72 , Electronic Submission of Payment Requests ( NOV 2018 )  · VAAR 852 . 239 - 74 , Security Controls Compliance Testing ( FEB 2023 )  · VAAR 852 . 242 - 71 , Administrative Contracting Officer ( OCT 2020 ) All quoters shall submit the following : All information required by FAR 52 . 212 - 1 ( a ) Submission of Offers . ( End of provision and / or clauses ) All quoters shall submit the following : FAR 52 . 212 - 1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( DEVIATION AUG 2025 ) Quotes must include : Solicitation number Offeror name , address , phone number UEI and EFT indicator Information necessary to evaluate factors in Section Evaluation Completed representations and certifications ( other than those in SAM ) Statement of agreement with terms and conditions ( see above ) Quotes must remain valid for 60 calendar days . Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12 . Basis for Award : The Government will perform a side - by - side comparative evaluation of quotes to determine which quote represents the best value considering the above factors . The Government may award to other than the lowest - priced offeror if determined to be in the best interest of the Government . FAR 52 . 212 - 2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services : In accordance with RFO FAR 12 . 201 - 1 and FAR 12 . 201 - 2 when appropriate , the contracting officer may ( 1 )  Insert the provision at 52 . 212 - 2 , Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services , in solicitations for commercial products or commercial services . The following are the decision factors : Award will be made to the vendor whose quotation provides the best value to the Government based on a comparative evaluation of the following factors : Price The total evaluated price for all line items . Technical Capability The extent to which the quoted services meet the requirements of the Statement of Work ( SOW ), including : Certifications ( e . g ., NSF / ANSI 49 for Biological Safety Cabinets ). Demonstrated ability to inspect and certify fume hoods , ventilators , isolators , and biological safety cabinets in accordance with applicable standards . Past Performance Relevant experience performing similar services for government or commercial clients . Offerors should provide at least two references with contact information . Delivery Schedule Ability to complete all inspections and certifications within the required period of performance ( 02 / 01 / 2026 01 / 31 / 2027 ). Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management ( SAM ) website located at https :// sam . gov /. FAR 52 . 212 - 4 , Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( Dec 2022 ); Addendum to FAR 52 . 212 - 4 : The following VA - specific clauses apply and are incorporated by reference : VAAR 852 . 232 - 72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests VAAR 852 . 237 - 70 Contractor Responsibilities VAAR 852 . 246 - 71 Inspection VAAR 852 . 203 - 70 Commercial Advertising To facilitate the award process , all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows : " The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification , deletion , or addition ." OR " The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception , deletion , or addition of the following :" Quoters shall list exception ( s ) and rationale for the exception ( s ), if any . Final submission of your response shall be received not later than 02 / 05 / 2026 , 12 : 00 PM PST and shall be forwarded in writing via e - mail , subject line should include , RESPONSE TO RFQ 36C26226Q0300 , to the Point of Contact listed below only : maria . asher @ va . gov Submissions shall include your quote using the attached schedule as well as a capabilities statement with qualifications proving all certifications and education required for the work being conducted in the SOO , as this is highly scientific and regulated . Submissions not meeting all requirements of the SOO will be considered ineligible for award . Quotes should be based on the information provided as no discussions will be allowed . This solicitation is being made under FAR 12 . 201 - 1 Simplified Procedures . Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52 . 212 - 1 ( c ). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e - mail to the Point of Contact listed below ; questions close date is 01 / 28 / 2026 . Phone calls with questions will not be accepted . Point of Contact Maria C . Asher , NCO 22 , TCF Intern , Contract Specialist , maria . asher @ va . gov

California

2026-03-27