Annual Preventive Maintenance and Certification for Biological Safety Cabinets (Class II, Type A2), Chemical Fume Hood, and PCR Cabinets/Clean Benches

Location: California
Posted: Feb 11, 2026
Due: Feb 16, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • H - Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection Services
Solicitation No: N6311626Q0516
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Annual Preventive Maintenance and Certification for Biological Safety Cabinets (Class II, Type A2), Chemical Fume Hood, and PCR Cabinets/Clean Benches
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Notice ID
N6311626Q0516
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Major Command
NAVSUP
Sub Command
NAVSUP OTHER HCA
Sub Command 2
BUMED
Sub Command 3
NAVY MEDICINE WEST
Office
NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Feb 09, 2026 05:48 pm PST
  • Original Response Date: Feb 16, 2026 11:59 pm PST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Mar 03, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: H266 - EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
  • Place of Performance:
    San Diego , CA 92152
    USA
Description

The Government is seeking responsible sources capable of performing annual preventive maintenance and certification for Biological Safety Cabinets (Class II, Type A2), a Chemical Fume Hood, and PCR Cabinets/Clean Benches. See below scope of work.



SCOPE



The vendor shall provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, and equipment to perform annual preventive maintenance (PM) and certification for a total of twenty-two (22) pieces of laboratory equipment located at the Naval Health Research Center. The equipment is as follows:




  • Biological Safety Cabinets (Class II, Type A2) – Qty: 18

  • Chemical Fume Hood – Qty: 1

  • PCR Cabinets/Clean Benches – Qty: 3



The contractor's performance shall include, but not be limited to, the following services for each piece of equipment as applicable:



Biological Safety Cabinets (Class II, Type A2):




  • Testing and certification in accordance with NSF/ANSI 49 standards.

  • Services must include downflow velocity profiling, inflow velocity measurement, HEPA filter integrity testing (leak scan), smoke pattern testing for airflow visualization, and site installation assessment.

  • Alarm function verification (e.g., airflow and window position alarms).

  • Decontamination of the work area before and after service.



Chemical Fume Hood:




  • Testing and certification in accordance with OSHA 1910.1450 and CAL OSHA Title 8 5154.1.

  • Services must include face velocity measurement, smoke visualization testing to verify containment, and alarm function verification.



PCR Cabinets / Clean Benches:




  • Testing and certification to ensure ISO 5 (Class 100) air quality conditions are met.

  • Services must include HEPA filter integrity testing and non-viable particle counting.

  • UV light function verification.



Upon completion of service, the vendor shall provide the following:




  • Certification Reports: A detailed service report must be provided for each individual piece of equipment. Each report must clearly document the tests performed, the standards used, the results of each test (pass/fail), and any adjustments made.

  • Certification/Testing Labels: A physical label must be provided and affixed to each individual piece of equipment. The label must indicate date of testing/certification and the next scheduled certification date.



The location of this requirement is San Diego, CA 92152.



Interested sources may submit capabilities information by email to the point of contact listed below. Reference N6311626Q0516 on submissions and include Company Name, Full Address, CAGE Code and Point of Contact information including Name, Phone Number and E-Mail address.


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Contracting Office Address
  • 140 SYLVESTER RD
  • SAN DIEGO , CA 92106
  • USA
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Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Feb 09, 2026 05:48 pm PSTSources Sought (Original)
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