J065-STERIS equipment Maintenance and Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Department of the Army is conducting a Sources Sought for STERIS equipment maintenance and service at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA. This market research aims to identify qualified firms, specifically Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or explicitly authorized service providers, capable of providing annual support and maintenance. Responses are due April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves providing annual support and maintenance for specified STERIS equipment, including repairs, replacement of defective parts/software, and ensuring systems operate to Original Manufacturer Specifications (OMS). Services include all necessary labor, materials, supplies, tools, diagnostic software, and test equipment. Contractors must furnish and install OEM new or OEM-refurbished repair parts and any manufacturer-issued software/firmware upgrades. Performance standards include 95% on-time completion for scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PMs), 4-hour telephone response for emergencies, 48-hour on-site response, and total system downtime not exceeding 48 consecutive hours per incident.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 8, 2026, 4:18 PM EDT
- Place of Performance: Fort Benning, GA
Special Requirements & Qualifications
Contractors must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or a service provider explicitly authorized by the OEM. Service personnel must be OEM-trained on the specific equipment and possess at least two years of relevant experience. All interested firms must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management). Respondents are required to submit company name, address, point of contact, SAM UEI, documentation of performance capability, and socio-economic status (e.g., large business, SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, Woman Owned). SD/VOSB firms must also provide proof of SBA Vet Cert registration.
Additional Notes
This is strictly market research for preliminary planning purposes and is not a solicitation for proposals. No contract will be awarded from this synopsis, and the Government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding. Respondents will not be notified of the results, and the Government retains discretion on how to utilize the information.