S201--MONTHLY CLEANING FOR PHARMACY IV ROOM
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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), specifically the 241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241), is soliciting proposals for monthly cleaning services for pharmacy compounding cleanroom spaces at the Manchester VAMC, Manchester, NH. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Proposals are due by April 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide one (1) triple top-down cleaning per month, totaling twelve (12) cleanings per year, for the pharmacy compounding cleanroom spaces (Anteroom E 124, Chemo hood room E 123, IV compounding positive pressure room E 125). Services must adhere to VA pharmacy policy and USP 797/800 cleanroom regulations. Key tasks include cleaning ceilings, walls, floors, designated surfaces, equipment (including refrigerators), doors, glass windows, bins, and shelves. Specific cleaning agents (Vesphene, LPH, Peridox) and IPA/D/I Water are required. The scope also covers cleaning three primary engineering controls (PECs): two Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolators (CACIs) and one Compounding Aseptic Isolator (CAI). The contractor must provide all necessary materials, equipment, tools, and supplies, and be available for emergent, off-schedule cleanings. Clarifications indicate that the site does not provide RODI or WFI water, environmental monitoring is handled by a third party, and changes to cleaning chemicals are not permitted. HVAC components are outside the scope.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Duration: One base year (12 months) with four (4) option years.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Cleaning Services), Size Standard: $22.0 million.
- Product/Service Code (PSC): S201 (Custodial Janitorial Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to janice.jones@va.gov.
- Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to an SDVOSB quoter with full capability.
- Eligibility: Quoters must be verifiable as an SDVOSB in SAM and on the SBA SBS website.
- Requirements: Quotes must include a statement of acceptance of terms and conditions or list exceptions. Contractor personnel will require background investigations (NACI level) for facility access. Past performance will not be considered. A Quality Control and Assurance program is required.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Date: April 10, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: March 31, 2026 (latest amendment).
- Site Visit: A site visit and walkthrough was scheduled for March 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT at the VAMC Manchester Pharmacy IV Room.
- Contact: Janice Jones, Contract Specialist, janice.jones@va.gov, 860-666-6951 ext. 6613.