Opportunity
SAM #36C26026Q0991
Portland VAHCS Hood Certification and Testing Services Solicitation
Buyer
Vanco 20
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
September 05, 2026
Identifier
36C26026Q0991
NAICS
541380
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VA Health Care System, is soliciting hood certification and testing services for its Portland and Vancouver Medical Centers. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 20 Network Contracting Office, Portland VA Health Care System - Scope of Services: - Certification, testing, and calibration for: - Biological safety cabinets (10 certifications, twice per year) - Chemical fume hoods (78 calibrations) - Laminar flow clean benches (18 tests) - Animal transfer stations (26 tests) - Positive flow isolators / Clean air isolators (2 tests) - Clean rooms (8 certifications) - USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface (160 tests, plus 12 monthly tests) - Monthly viable sampling report generation (28 reports) - Overnight freight for sample shipping (28 shipments) - Fuel surcharge (8 occurrences, if applicable) - Viable sampling control (60 tests) - Monthly viable sampling surface bacteria (130 tests) - Monthly viable sampling surface fungal (130 tests) - Notable Requirements: - Services must comply with detailed Statement of Work standards - Contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) - Amendment 0001 requires contractors to acknowledge the updated RFQ in their quote submissions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brand requirements are listed; services are commercial in nature - Period of Performance: - Base year plus four one-year option periods, with monthly and semi-annual testing throughout
Description
UPDATE 8/27/26: AMENDMENT 0001 ISSUED. ENSURE YOUR COMPANY ACKNOWLEDGES THE AMENDMENT AS PART OF QUOTE SUBMISSION.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number # 36C26026Q0991 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the Portland VAHCS Hood Certification and Testing Services, Base Plus Four Option Years. The requirement is set-aside for SBA certified SDVOSB concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable): See SECTION B.2 of the RFQ document attached. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions (see 12.102): See SECTION B.3 of the RFQ document attached. Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point (see part 47).: See SECTIONS B.1 AND B.2, as well as Block 15 (1st page) of the RFQ document attached. A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(a)).: See SECTION E of the RFQ document attached. A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(b)): See SECTION C of the RFQ document attached. The date, time, and place for receipt of offer and point of contact: See Block 8 (1st page) of the RFQ document attached. Any other additional information required by 5.101(c): None noted.
IMPORTANT!!! Contractors providing a quote shall review section E.2 for quote mandatory submission requirements.