Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract for Offsite Sterile Processing Services
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 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), on behalf of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD, intends to award a firm fixed-price contract on a sole source basis to Inova Health Care Services for offsite sterile processing services. This action is essential to ensure continuity of surgical and clinical operations at WRNMMC following catastrophic damage to its in-house SPD. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for quotations.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for offsite sterile processing services to supplement WRNMMC's operations. These services are critical for maintaining surgical and clinical functions, especially after the in-house SPD suffered catastrophic damage. The primary NAICS code associated with this requirement is 622110 - General Medical And Surgical Hospitals, and the Product Service Code is Q523 - Surgery Services. The place of performance for these offsite services is Inova Health Care Services' facility in Fairfax, VA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1 (a)(2) - only one responsible source.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: Friday, February 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
Evaluation & Response
This is a Notice of Intent; no solicitation is available. Interested parties capable of meeting this requirement may identify their interest and submit a capabilities statement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses is solely within the Government's discretion. Submissions should demonstrate the ability to provide the required sterile processing services.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government intends to proceed with a sole source award to Inova Health Care Services due to the urgent need to maintain critical medical operations.