INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO FIDELIS SUSTAINABILITY DISTRIBUTION LLC
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA), Western Markets Contracting Division, intends to award a firm fixed-price sole source contract (Reference#: HT941026N0018) to FIDELIS SUSTAINABILITY DISTRIBUTION LLC for service maintenance of four Fibroscan units at Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA. This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties must submit capability statements by January 29, 2026.
Purpose & Intent
This notice announces the Government's intent to award a sole source contract to FIDELIS SUSTAINABILITY DISTRIBUTION LLC under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), citing that only one source is available to meet the Government's needs. FIDELIS SUSTAINABILITY DISTRIBUTION LLC is identified as the sole source service provider in the United States for the specific Fibroscan units located at NMCSD.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive service maintenance, including preventive maintenance, calibration, and repairs, for four Echosens Fibroscan System probes/units. Services include modifications, adjustments, minor repairs, and replacements to ensure dependable and reliable equipment operation at designed efficiency. Performance standards require calibration/PM in accordance with OEM specifications or equivalent, with on-site repair response within 2-4 business days. Only fully qualified engineers and technicians with OEM or comparable third-party service school training are permitted.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Sole Source Contract
- NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $34.0 million size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies).
- Place of Performance: Gastroenterology Department, Building 2, 3rd Floor, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134-5000.
- Period of Performance: The contract includes five one-year periods of performance, from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031.
Response Requirements
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, sources interested in challenging the sole source intent must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform the required work and provide services validated by FIDELIS SUSTAINABILITY DISTRIBUTION LLC. Statements must include management, technical, and cost information, not exceeding six 8.5 x 11 inch pages (10-point font minimum). Submissions are by email only to dernell.w.wade.civ@health.mil, with the subject line "DHA Western Markets Contracting Division, Special Notice Number HT941025N0018."
Key Dates & Contacts
- Capability Statements Due: January 29, 2026, by 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Primary Point of Contact: DERNELL WADE (dernell.w.wade.civ@health.mil).