Respirator Fit Testing
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245) · Response deadline: Thu, 05 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking respirator fit testing services for its Clarksburg, West Virginia location. Respirator fit testing is a safety compliance procedure required by OSHA standards to ensure that tight-fitting respirators properly seal to a worker's face. This type of service typically involves qualitative or quantitative testing methods to verify that employees achieve an adequate protective fit before they use respirators in hazardous environments.
Medical facilities like VA hospitals commonly require annual fit testing for staff who may need respiratory protection, including N95 masks or other respirators, particularly in healthcare settings where airborne pathogen exposure is a concern.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 5 |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C24527Q0051 |
| NAICS | 541690 |
| Set-aside | No Set-aside used |
| Response deadline | November 5, 2026, 3:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Clarksburg, WV |
Who can bid
This opportunity is open to all businesses; no small business set-aside applies. Both small and large businesses in the respirator fit testing or broader occupational health and safety services field may compete.
NAICS 541690 covers "Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services"—a broad category that includes specialized health and safety consulting. Your business should have relevant experience in respirator fit testing specifically, or closely related occupational health services. Consider whether your firm has:
- Certified fit test equipment (see the solicitation for required methods)
- Trained personnel with current qualifications in fit testing protocols
- Experience serving federal or healthcare clients
- Ability to perform services on-site in Clarksburg, West Virginia
Given the tight turnaround (posted November 3, due November 5), you must already have established capabilities to respond quickly.
How to put together a competitive bid
Since this is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation with only a two-day response window, speed and completeness matter more than elaborate proposals:
Verify technical requirements immediately. See the solicitation for the specific respirator models, testing protocols (qualitative vs. quantitative), and any required certifications such as OSHA-compliant fit test card issuance.
Demonstrate local capacity. Emphasize your ability to deploy to Clarksburg, WV on whatever schedule the VA requires. Proximity or established presence in northern West Virginia is a competitive advantage.
Highlight relevant qualifications. If your staff hold specific certifications (e.g., CAOHC, NIOSH-trained, or manufacturer-specific credentials), feature these prominently. Healthcare-sector experience, especially with VA or other federal medical facilities, strengthens credibility.
Price strategically. Without a set-aside, you compete against large firms with economies of scale. Focus on efficiency—can you complete testing with minimal disruption to clinical operations? Operational advantages may justify competitive pricing.
Ensure SAM registration is active. Verify your System for Award Management registration is current; you cannot receive a federal award without it.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C24527Q0051 to confirm all requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
- Note the extremely tight deadline: November 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. You have approximately two business days from posting to respond.
- If you can meet the technical requirements and timeline, prepare and submit your bid through the method specified in the solicitation—likely SAM.gov electronic submission or as otherwise directed.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →