MFT&GFT Testing and Incubation Services

Project ID: 36C26126Q0378 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought
Overview
AgencyVISN 21: Sierra Pacific Network
Deadline02/09/26
Posted02/02/26
Estimated Value$75,000 - $200,000 (AI estimate)
Set AsideNone
NAICS541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
PSCH966 - Other QC/Test/Inspect- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
LocationVA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System 975 Kirman Avenue Reno, NV 89502 USA
Description
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This is a Sources Sought Notice Announcement for MFT and GFT Testing and Incubation Services at VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System Period of Performance: 03/26/2026-03/25/2031 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The purpose of this Sources Sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes. The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This requirement is for a non-Personal Services Contract to provide 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) in Reno, Nevada. 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. Please see the attached Statement of Work (SOW) for all additional requirement information regarding this requisition. The NAICS and Product Service Codes for this requisition are as follows: NAICS code 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services has been verified as the correct NAICS code for the requirement, MFT GFT Testing at VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System verified through the BLS website at https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/naics5_541380.htm The correct Product and Service Code (PSC) for the requirement is H966, Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment verified through the April 2025 PSC Manual. The Period of Performance dates are as follows: Base Year: March 26, 2026 March 25, 2027 Option Year 1: March 26, 2027 March 25, 2028 Option Year 2: March 26, 2028 March 25, 2029 Option Year 3: March 26, 2029 March 25, 2030 Option Year 4: March 26, 2030 March 25, 2031 Basic Requirement Information. Interested vendors are asked to review the draft SOW and provide the following information in their response: 1. Company Name, Point Contact, Email address 2. An Informal Quote 3. Authorized Distributor Letter (if applicable) 4. Capabilities Statement /Narrative 5. NAICS code and size standard 6. UEI Number 7. Vendor POC information 8. If the vendor has any existing contracts in which these items can be ordered from (e.g. GSA, NASA SEWP, DLA eCAT, VA SAC, or VA NAC). If responses to questions 1-8 are not provided, vendor is considered nonresponsive. If you have questions, please feel free to contact John Waldrip at john.waldrip@va.gov

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS) is seeking to establish a non-personal services contract for Environmental Microbiology Lab services. The goal of this contract is to ensure compliance with the new standards set forth by the 2023 United States Pharmacopeia (USP) <797> regarding Media Fill Testing (MFT) and Gloved Fingertip and Thumb (GFT) testing and incubation. This requirement is part of the agency's mission to maintain high standards in healthcare and ensure patient safety. Work Details The contractor will provide services including: 1. Supply sampling kits for microbiological surface samples, GFT, and MFT testing, ensuring compliance with USP <797> standards. 2. Process, incubate, analyze, record, and report results for microbiological surface samples collected by VA pharmacy personnel. 3. Conduct analysis in an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory under the Environmental Microbiology Lab Accreditation Program (EMLAP). 4. Report results for DCA and GFT samples indicating colony forming units (cfu) present on each plate, with no growth reported as 0 cfu or < 1 cfu. 5. Report MFT results as negative (pass) or positive (fail), with failures indicated by visible turbidity or growth within 14 days. 6. Ensure proper shipping of samples to the contractor's laboratory and report receipt of samples within two days. 7. Maintain a valid chain-of-custody for all samples processed. Period of Performance March 26, 2026 – March 25, 2031 Place of Performance VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, 975 Kirman Avenue, Reno, Nevada

Contacts
Contact nameJohn D Waldrip
Contact emailjohn.waldrip@va.gov
Contact phone(702) 791-9000
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