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

Project ID: 36C26126Q0323 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	VISN 21: Sierra Pacific Network
Deadline	01/15/26
Posted	01/07/26
Estimated Value	$20,000 - $60,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
PSC	H966 - Other QC/Test/Inspect- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
Location	VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno, NV 89502 USA

Description

Primary Latest Change

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.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this solicitation for Environmental Microbiology Lab services at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System. The goal of this contract is to ensure compliance with the new standards set forth by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) <797> regarding Media Fill Testing (MFT) and Gloved Fingertip and Thumb (GFT) testing and incubation. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for processing, incubating, analyzing, recording, and reporting results for microbiological surface samples, Gloved Fingertip and Thumb (GFT) samples, and Media Fill Testing (MFT). The contractor will provide sample plates, while the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System will collect and submit the samples. All samples must be processed immediately according to the requirements outlined by ISO/IEC 17025 and USP <797>. Place of Performance VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, 975 Kirman Avenue, Reno, Nevada 89502

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