Notice of Intent to Sole Source: STERIS VHP Calibration and Certification
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 U.S. Army, Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), intends to award a firm-fixed price, sole-source service contract to STERIS Corporation for Steris Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) 1000-ARD Calibration and Certification. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Quotes (RFQ). However, other responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements by April 20, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for preventative maintenance, calibration, and repair services for two (2) STERIS model ARD-120 Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) 1000 sterilizer units supporting the Chemical Biology Center-DPG. Services include:
- Annual inspection, cleaning, and preventative maintenance.
- Parts replacement as needed.
- System calibration, including the issuance of a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable certification.
- Services must utilize STERIS's proprietary diagnostic software and be performed by STERIS-certified technicians.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, intended Sole Source
- PSC: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Place of Performance: Dugway, UT 84022
- Capability Statement Due: April 20, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT
- Published: April 1, 2026
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
The government intends to award to STERIS Corporation due to their proprietary diagnostic software and certified technicians. Any responsible source believing they can meet this requirement must submit a capability statement demonstrating:
- OEM authorization.
- Technician certification from STERIS.
- Access to proprietary software and tools. Capability statements should not exceed six (8.5 x 11 inch) pages with a minimum 10-point font. Submissions containing only questions will not be considered affirmative responses. The government will review statements to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Contact Information
For submissions and inquiries, contact Laurel J. Brown at laurel.j.brown7.civ@army.mil or 435-831-2369.