H142--Intent to Sole Source VASNHS Pharmacy Hood Testing and Certification
Veterans Affairs · 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation 36C26126Q1234 in this department, oldest first.
- Sep 1, 2026 · this noticeSpecial Notice
Next steps for this stage
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What the notice says
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Southern Nevada VA Healthcare System, intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole source contract to Technical Safety Services (TSS) for specialized cleanroom certification, environmental monitoring, and testing services required for multiple pharmacy and compounding areas within the medical center. TSS is the only known vendor capable of providing all required semi annual, annual, and monthly testing services in accordance with USP <797>, USP <800>, CETA standards, and VA healthcare performance requirements. These services include airflow and leak testing, pa… (show all)
rticle counting, airflow visualization studies, viable air and surface sampling, room pressure and air exchange verification, laminar flow unit and isolator certification, and preparation of formal compliance documentation. The integrated nature of these services requires a vendor with established expertise, calibrated instrumentation, and the ability to perform testing without disrupting critical pharmacy operations. Based on the Government s market research and previous performance history, no other vendor has demonstrated the ability to meet all required service frequencies, technical specifications, compliance standards, and facility specific operational needs. Estimated Contract Value: Total Estimated Value: $164,396.48 CATEGORY: RESPONSE FROM INTERESTED BUSINESSES Businesses that believe they are capable of providing the required services may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet all technical, regulatory, and performance requirements described in this notice. Interested businesses must provide the following information: Company Name, UEI Number, and Business Size Classification (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, etc.). Evidence of Technical Capability, including: Demonstrated experience performing USP <797> and <800> compliant testing. Documentation showing CETA-compliant certification capabilities. Proof of calibrated instruments and ability to conduct all service categories listed in the Base and Option Year schedules. Past Performance, specifically for VA medical centers, DoD facilities, or other hospital cleanroom environments. Ability to Meet Required Frequencies and Scope, including semi annual, annual, and monthly testing. Statement of Availability, confirming your ability to perform services onsite in Southern Nevada. Any Additional Supporting Evidence demonstrating why your business can fully meet the Government s needs. Deadline for Submission: All capability statements must be submitted no later than September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST. Submission Method: Email responses to the Contracting Office at[insert contracting officer s email] with the subject line: Response to Intent to Sole Source Southern Nevada VA Cleanroom Certification Services Late submissions may not be considered.
Who won similar work
7 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same office, same NAICS 541380.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYPERION BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. | 2 | $1.2M | Nov 12, 2025 |
| NEOGENOMICS LABORATORIES, INC. · $NEO | 1 | $5.0M | Apr 24, 2026 |
| EWA DIRECTION INC. | 1 | $1.3M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| ATLANTIC FIRST INDUSTRIES CORPORATION | 1 | $60K | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Cummins Inc. · $CMI | 1 | $38K | Oct 1, 2026 |
| ASSURED BIO LABS, LLC | 1 | $36K | Feb 22, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Oct 1, 2026Cummins Inc.$38KM1DZ--Emergency Power Supply System (EPSS) Dark Start Load Test, Las Vegas VA Medical Center
- Jun 29, 2026EWA DIRECTION INC.$1.3MF103--HVAC Cooling Towers Testing and Maintenance for VA Palo Alto Health Care System
- Apr 24, 2026NEOGENOMICS LABORATORIES, INC.$5.0MNeogenomics Lab Services
- Mar 27, 2026ATLANTIC FIRST INDUSTRIES CORPORATION$60KH966--Solicitation MFT&GFT Testing and Incubation Services
- Nov 12, 2025HYPERION BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.$512KF103--SF-Legionella Water Testing | Base + 4
- Oct 2, 2025HYPERION BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.$666KF103--Legionella Testing For VA Palo Alto Health Care System
- Feb 22, 2025ASSURED BIO LABS, LLC$36KQ301--Gloved Fingertip and Thumb (GFT) Media, Direct Compounding Area (DCA) Media and Media Fill Test Services (VANCHCS) |
Competitive landscape
For the 6 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
- $51K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 2 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 1 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.