Sources Sought - VA - IDIQ Primary and Secondary Engineering Controls Inspections and Certification Services

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Primary and Secondary Engineering Controls Inspections and Certification Services for the Western States Network Consortium (WSNC) medical facilities.

The WSNC includes Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) 17, 19, 20, 21, and 22, which cover various states including Texas, Montana, Oregon, California, and others. This contract aims to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards in medical facilities through rigorous testing and certification of engineering controls.

Work Details
The contractor will perform on-site certifications of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) and Laminar Air Flow Workstations (LAFWs) in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 49. Specific tasks include:

- Testing and certifying Compounding Aseptic Isolators (CAIs), Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolators (CACIs), and Primary Engineering Controls (PECs) per the latest standards;
- Conducting various tests such as airflow velocity profiles, HEPA filter leak tests, induction leak tests, and more;
- Providing detailed reports on test results;
- Marking any units that fail specifications;
- Ensuring all equipment used is calibrated to NIST standards;
- Conducting viable and non-viable particle counts;
- Performing comprehensive cleanroom testing every six months or as needed;
- Ensuring all work meets federal and state regulations. The contractor's personnel must have relevant experience and certifications.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided)

Place of Performance
The services will be performed across various locations within the Western States Network Consortium including Texas, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, California, Hawaii Islands, Philippines Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Arizona.

Bidder Requirements
Interested bidders must submit a capabilities statement that includes their business name and contact information; business size and type; affirmation of capability to perform the required services; a pricing schedule; and identification of service locations within the specified catchment area. Contractors must have personnel with at least two years of relevant experience in USP <797> standards and operations within ISO environments. All testing must be conducted or supervised by certified professionals from recognized bodies such as NSF/ANSI-49 or CETA.