NNMC - Notice of Intent to Single-Source Steris Corporation
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, New Mexico, has issued a Notice of Intent to Single-Source for preventative maintenance services. The agency intends to award a non-competitive, firm-fixed-price contract to Steris Corporation for their specialized medical equipment. This notice is not a solicitation, but other potential sources may submit capability statements by March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM MT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for preventative maintenance services for Steris Autoclaves, Washers, Endoscope Disinfectors, and Endodry Cabinets. These services are essential for the Biomedical Engineering Department at NNMC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Single-Source (Non-competitive, Firm-Fixed-Price)
- Intended Awardee: Steris Corporation
- Duration: A base year plus four one-year option periods, totaling five years.
- Base Year: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
- Option Year One: April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028
- Option Year Two: April 1, 2028 – March 31, 2029
- Option Year Three: April 1, 2029 – March 31, 2030
- Option Year Four: April 1, 2030 – March 31, 2031
- Set-Aside: None specified (single-source intent)
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM MT
- Published: March 24, 2026
- Product Service Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
Response & Justification
This is a notice of intent to award a single-source procurement to Steris Corporation under FAR 6.103-1, citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements due to licensing agreements and warranty coverage on specialized medical equipment. This notice is not a solicitation or request for offers.
Potential sources other than Steris Corporation may submit a capability statement via email to Mr. Stephen Silversmith, Contract Specialist, by the specified deadline. The government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible; a solicitation will not be issued based on this notice.
Additional Notes
An Indian Health Service (IHS) Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form is attached. This form is for self-certification of eligibility as an IEE under the Buy Indian Act, typically required for relevant solicitations. While attached, this specific notice is for a single-source intent, not a Buy Indian Act set-aside.