Water for Injection/Pure Steam Generation and Distribution Systems Maintenance
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), on behalf of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for preventive maintenance and service of Water for Injection (WFI)/pure steam generation and distribution systems. This market research effort targets systems at the Pilot Bioproduction Facility (PBF) in Silver Spring, Maryland. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this RFI. Responses are due by March 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This RFI seeks information for a non-personal services contract to maintain MECO-manufactured WFI/pure steam systems. The required services include:
- Preventative Maintenance: Quarterly, semiannual, and annual services.
- Calibration: Of system components (TOC, conductivity, pressure, flow).
- Five-Year Overhaul: Including system overhaul, elastomer replacement, and valve rebuilding.
- Emergency Services: With a response time not to exceed 24 hours. The contractor must supply all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials to support Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) operations.
Key Requirements
Respondents should demonstrate capabilities for:
- Providing factory-trained technicians with a minimum of two years of experience on the specific equipment.
- Adhering to Good Documentation Practices (GDP), including detailed service reports and calibration records (DD Form 2163).
- Ensuring safety compliance with OSHA lockout/tagout standards and PBF cleanroom gowning requirements.
- Using OEM new or OEM refurbished repair parts.
Submission & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Published: February 27, 2026
- Submission Method: Via email only to ashley.n.atkins.civ@health.mil and jennifer.c.jackson18.civ@health.mil.
- Format: Capability statements limited to 5 pages, Times New Roman, 12pt font, single-spaced.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only. Interested parties should monitor the SAM.gov site for any future solicitations related to this requirement.