Two (2) Endoscope Sterilizers and Reprocessor Units

SOL #: HT940626QE044Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Health Agency (Dha)
DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY
FREDERICK, MD, 21702, United States

Place of Performance

Jacksonville, FL

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies (6515)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 15, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 29, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 Naval Hospital Jacksonville (NHJAX), Florida, is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of providing two (2) Endoscope Sterilizers and Reprocessor units. This includes acquisition, delivery, installation, annual/routine maintenance, and training. This is strictly an RFI and not a request for proposals or quotes; no contract will be awarded. Responses are due May 29, 2026.

Scope of Work

NHJAX requires two new endoscope sterilizers and reprocessors to replace end-of-life units. The contractor shall:

  • Supply, deliver, and install two new units.
  • Provide annual and routine maintenance, and annual training for facility staff.
  • Maintain equipment to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and current US, State, and Local laws.
  • De-install existing units and move them to a designated area on the day of new installation.
  • Replace existing 2-filter water filtration systems with new 3-filter systems.
  • Ensure installation is completed within three weeks of contract award, with minimal facility modification at the contractor's expense.
  • Provide initial in-person operator training within one week of installation.

Key Equipment Specifications:

  • Indicated for use with CIDEX OPA Concentrate and CIDEZYME™ XTRA.
  • Water pressure: 40-70 PSI; incoming water temperature: 41-86°F.
  • Weight: less than 565 lbs (filled); top-loaded; ability to reprocess two endoscopes simultaneously.
  • Cycle time: 40 minutes or less (AORN standards).
  • Includes foot pedals, connectors, adaptors, positioners, built-in alcohol flush, self-disinfect cycle, and a lock.
  • Operates in ambient temperatures of 64.4-86°F and 10-80% relative humidity.
  • Requires 0.5" space below housing for filter replacement.
  • Includes an independent water filtration system.

Facility Dimensions (Room 3132 DECON, SPD, 3rd Floor, NHJAX):

  • Width: 94 cm (37 in); Height (lid closed): 116 cm (45.5 in); Height (lid open): 150 cm (59 in); Depth: 75 cm (29.5 cm).
  • Basin size: 46.35 cm W x 50.16 cm L x 13.33 cm D.

Submission Requirements

Respondents must submit a response not exceeding 10 pages (PDF or Word) including:

  1. Cover Letter: Company name, POC, UEI, CAGE Code.
  2. Socioeconomic Status: Small business or other category, and NAICS code compliance (339112).
  3. Corporate Experience: 2-3 references for similar projects.
  4. Technical Capability & Approach: Proposed brand/model, confirmation of 3-week delivery/installation, OEM-certified maintenance/training, support coverage, conformance to specifications, and site preparation details.
  5. Staffing & Qualifications: Confirmation of OEM-certified Field Services technicians.
  6. Capabilities Statement: Demonstrate understanding of the entire scope and PWS tasks, confirm responsibility per FAR 9.104-1, and active SAM.gov registration.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
  • Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
  • Response Due: May 29, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
  • Published: May 15, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Naval Hospital Jacksonville, 2080 Child Street, Jacksonville, FL 32214

Additional Notes

Responses should be emailed to andrea.l.giuliano.civ@health.mil with the subject line: "Response to RFI No. TBD: 2 Endoscope Sterilizers and Reprocessor Units – YOUR COMPANY NAME". This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation.

People

Points of Contact

Andrea GiulianoPRIMARY
Derrick WalkerSECONDARY

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