The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an accredited microbiological laboratory contractor to perform USP General Chapter <797> environmental and personnel sampling for the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System in Cleveland, Ohio. The contractor must supply testing materials, perform required analyses, and deliver results that comply with USP standards and the facility’s specific requirements. Testing covers pharmacy staff competency assessments and sterile compounding area sampling, with viable samples incubated and analyzed by an independent third party to ensure unbiased results. The laboratory must hold relevant accreditations, including ISO/IEC 17025, and meet USP and A2LA standards. The anticipated contract is a firm-fixed-price award with a base period plus three option years.

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a microbiological laboratory contractor for the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System in Cleveland, Ohio. The contractor must specialize in USP General Chapter <797> environmental and personnel sampling to support staff competency assessments and sterile compounding area compliance. Accreditation requirements include USP standards, A2LA, and ISO/IEC 17025. The contract is a firm-fixed-price with a base plus three option years. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by August 12, 2026.