NOI to Sole Source- Getinge USA Sales Preventative Maintenance and Repair of Sterilization Central Vacuum Equipment in Biosafety Labs 1,2,3 and 4
Overview
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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 Contracting Activity (DHACA) Research & Development (R&D) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a Firm Fixed Price, sole source contract to Getinge USA Sales, LLC. This contract is for Preventative Maintenance and Repair of Sterilization Central Vacuum Equipment in Biosafety Labs (BSL) 1, 2, 3, and 4 at the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) in Frederick, MD. Vendors challenging this sole source intent must submit capability statements by March 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves maintaining and repairing critical sterilization equipment, including central vacuum equipment, gravity steam sterilization autoclaves, cage and glassware washing equipment, tunnel washers, and water treatment systems. These services are essential for USAMRIID's Biosafety Labs (BSL) 1, 2, 3, and 4. Getinge USA Sales, LLC is identified as the sole proponent of the required gravity steam sterilization autoclaves, which meet DoD 6055.18 and future CDC mandatory safety protocol directives.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price, Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1, Only one responsible source
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: Frederick, MD 21702, United States
- Capability Statement Due: March 10, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time
- Published: March 4, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government will consider capability statements submitted by vendors to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Submissions must include sufficient detail and convincing evidence demonstrating the capability to provide these services. The decision to proceed with a sole source or competitive procurement remains at the Government's discretion.
Submission Details
Capability statements must be submitted via email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to christina.m.lewis14.civ@health.mil and emily.k.ohara.civ@health.mil. Phone calls will not be accepted.