Request for Information - Sterile Processing Offsite Support
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 (DHA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Sterile Processing (SP) Offsite Support. This RFI is part of a Business Case Analysis to identify alternatives to on-site surgical instrument sterilization for Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) across eight of its nine networks. The DHA is considering outsourcing these services to maintain surgical capabilities and prevent disruptions. Responses are due February 10, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The DHA, a joint, integrated Combat Support Agency, is exploring offsite sterile processing solutions to support MTFs. The RFI seeks industry feedback on capabilities to provide comprehensive sterile processing services, including transportation, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, provision of personnel, availability of facilities, equipment, inventory verification, and quality control. This initiative aims to address situations where on-site Sterile Processing Departments (SPDs) become unusable, which can severely impact operating room functions and healthcare delivery.
Key Information Sought
Respondents are asked to provide information on their current services to the Government, capability to support specific MTFs (e.g., Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Brooke Army Medical Center, Tripler Army Medical Center, among others), potential barriers to service provision, magnitude of services they can provide (anticipating approximately 150,000 trays per MTF), types of equipment sterilized (e.g., Minimally Invasive Surgical cases, Arthroscopy instruments), pricing, sterilization systems used, and methods for tracking and settling instrument shrinkage.
Submission Details
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Special Notice
- Agency: Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency (DHA)
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, by 12:00 PM CST
- Published: January 28, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Submission Method: Email to
james.a.eismann.civ@health.mil - Email Subject: "DHA_RFI_Sterile Processing_Company Name"
- Contact: James Eismann (
james.a.eismann.civ@health.mil)
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commit the Government to any future contract. No proposals will be accepted at this time. Costs incurred in responding are at the interested party's expense. Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should not be included in responses. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for future solicitations.