Description
The VA seeks a qualified contractor to provide USP 797/800‑compliant certification and recertification services for pharmacy compounding areas, biological safety cabinets, and fume hoods at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. The effort includes semi‑annual CETA testing of primary and secondary engineering controls, environmental microbiological sampling, HEPA filter integrity testing, airflow and pressure differential verification, and detailed reporting. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, base‑year plus four optional one‑year extensions, with a total performance period of up to five years. The contractor must supply certified personnel, all testing equipment, and 24/7 technical support, and must respond to urgent issues within one hour (phone) and on‑site within 24 hours.
• Location: Albany VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY
• Services: USP 797/800 pharmacy area certification, BSC/fume‑hood certification, semi‑annual environmental sampling, HEPA testing, smoke‑pattern video, pressure/temperature/humidity checks, and comprehensive reports
• Frequency: Semi‑annual (CETA) and annual (BSC/fume‑hood) over a 5‑year contract (base + 4 options)
• Deliverables: Certified test reports (within 7 business days), certification tags, video recordings, and immediate notification of microbial growth
• Mandatory qualifications: CETA‑certified technicians, at least one CNBT‑registered professional, 5 years relevant experience, proximity within 6 hours travel
• Contract value: Firm‑fixed‑price, with payment monthly; options evaluated on total price of all periods.
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Contact
Lisa Harris(Contract Specialist)