S201--MONTHLY CLEANING FOR PHARMACY IV ROOM STRAIGHT SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotes for Monthly Cleaning Services for the Pharmacy IV Room at the Manchester VAMC, NH. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement. An earlier attempt to award was cancelled because all quotes exceeded allotted funding, with the lowest exceeding by 11.44%. Quotes are due May 14, 2026, at 16:00 Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide monthly triple top-down cleaning of three pharmacy compounding cleanroom spaces: Anteroom (E 124), Chemo hood room (E 123), and IV compounding positive pressure room (E 125), totaling approximately 320.4 square feet of floor space. Services must comply with VA pharmacy policy and USP 797/800 cleanroom regulations. Key tasks include cleaning and sanitizing ceilings, walls, floors (using a rotation of Vesphene, LPH, and Peridox), designated surfaces, equipment (including refrigerators), doors, glass windows, bins, and shelves (using IPA and cleanroom wipes). Services are typically performed Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, after morning compounding. Availability for emergent, off-schedule cleanings on weekdays and weekends is also required, for which offerors must provide a "per-event" rate.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Cleaning Services), Size Standard: $22.0 million
- PSC: S201 (Custodial Janitorial Services)
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period with four (4) one-year option periods. Expected start date is June 1, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Manchester VAMC, 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104-7007.
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Must be a verifiable Small Business in SAM and on the SBA SBS website.
- Submission Deadline: May 14, 2026, 16:00 Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Janice.Jones@va.gov.
- Quote Requirements: Include unit monthly cost and total yearly cost, plus a "per-event" rate for emergent cleanings. A statement accepting terms and conditions or listing exceptions is required.
- Post-Award Submittals: SDS sheets for all chemicals, personnel security materials (fingerprints, e-QIP), USP 797/800 competency documentation, and a Quality Control & Assurance Program.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on full capability to perform the scope of work at the lowest price. Evaluation will also consider verifiable Small Business status and past performance in cleaning ISO-classified areas with proper procedures. The Government intends to award without discussions.
Additional Notes
Contractor personnel require a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) background investigation for VAMC access, with an average turnaround of 45 days. Vendors must provide their own distilled water for cleaning. Adherence to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4019, Revision No. 32 for Hillsborough County, NH) is mandatory.