Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
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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 Fort Hood Health Contracting Branch (HdHCB), under the Department of the Army, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Getinge USA Sales, LLC. This contract is for the maintenance of two (2) Government-owned Getinge Aquadis 56 Surgical Instrument Washers at the Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH), Fort Riley, Kansas. The award is anticipated on or about April 30, 2026. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.
Purpose
This special notice informs the public of the Government's intent to award a Firm Fixed-Price, sole source contract. The Contracting Officer determined that only one source, Getinge USA Sales, LLC, is reasonably available to provide the required maintenance services, under the authority of FAR § 12.102-(a) for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT).
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide maintenance services for two (2) Getinge Aquadis 56 Surgical Instrument Washers. These critical medical devices are located at the Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) in Fort Riley, Kansas.
Contract Details
- Contracting Activity: Fort Hood Health Contracting Branch (HdHCB), Medical Readiness Contracting Office – West (MRCO-W)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Anticipated Awardee: Getinge USA Sales, LLC, 1 Geoffrey Way, Wayne, New Jersey, 07470
- NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Medical and surgical equipment repair and maintenance services
- Small Business Size Standard: $34 Million
- Place of Performance: Fort Riley, Kansas
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about April 30, 2026
Important Notes for Industry
This is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. The Government will not honor requests for capability briefings, and any information provided in response to this notice will not be used as part of any subsequent solicitation. No telephonic inquiries will be honored. The determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract, based on responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a response to the contracting officer by April 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Clarence C Cude
- Email: clarence.c.cude.civ@health.mil
- Phone: 254-553-8440