Sterilization Systems Repair and Preventative Maintenance

Project ID: IHS1527472 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Bemidji Area
Deadline	06/02/26
Posted	05/13/26
Estimated Value	$75,000 - $250,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSC	J065 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies
Location	Cass Lake, MN 56633 United States

Description

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE AWARD

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area intends to award a Firm Fixed Priced Contract on a sole source basis to Steris for the Red Lake Service Unit, Red Lake, MN and the Cass Lake Service Unit, Cass Lake, MN. The anticipated period of performance will be for a base plus 4 option years. The sole source action will be issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a) - only one source reasonably available. Steris is the only authorized service provider approved to work on Steris equipment and capable of accessing the internal programming of the equipment. There are no other service providers in this area that can perform these services as Steris only allows their authorized trained technicians to fully service the equipment. Steris owns and retains the proprietary service software and technician access to this equipment. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.

Product/Service Code

J065 Maintenance, repair and rebuilding for Equipment-Medical. Point of contact for this acquisition is Contract Specialist, Mary Simon at mary.simon2@ihs.gov. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quote to Contract Specialist, Mary Simon at mary.simon2@ihs.gov. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Government's needs.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area intends to award a Firm Fixed Priced Contract on a sole source basis to Steris for the Red Lake Service Unit in Red Lake, MN, and the Cass Lake Service Unit in Cass Lake, MN. The contract is justified due to Steris being the only authorized service provider capable of servicing their equipment, which includes proprietary software access. Work Details The contract involves the repair and preventative maintenance of Steris sterilization systems. Steris is the only company authorized to perform these services as they retain proprietary service software and technician access necessary for full servicing of their equipment. The services are critical as no other providers can meet these specific requirements in the area. Period of Performance The anticipated period of performance will be for a base year plus four option years. Place of Performance Red Lake Service Unit, Red Lake, MN and Cass Lake Service Unit, Cass Lake, MN.

Contacts

Contact name	Mary Simon
Contact email	mary.simon2@ihs.gov
Contact phone	None
Secondary contact name	Jennifer Richardson
Secondary contact email	jennifer.richardson@ihs.gov
Secondary contact phone	None