Notice of Intent to Award - Whiteriver Service Unit Steam Sterilizer, Reverse Osmosis, Washer Equipment Preventive Maintenance

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Background The Indian Health Services (IHS), specifically the Phoenix Area Office (PAO), intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order to Getinge USA Sales, LLC for medical and surgical equipment repair and maintenance services. This contract is aimed at providing preventive maintenance for specific Getinge equipment at the Whiteriver Service Unit, emphasizing the importance of maintaining operational efficiency in healthcare services. Work Details The contractor will provide comprehensive preventive maintenance services for two steam sterilizers, a reverse osmosis water treatment system, and an instrument washer/disinfector located at the Whiteriver Indian Health Service Hospital. The scope includes: 1. Annual preventive maintenance, repairs, parts replacement as required, labor, and travel. 2. Full service agreement covering all supervision, labor, parts, materials, tools, supplies, maintenance, calibration, ground transportation, and equipment service. 3. Repair or replacement of all components necessary to meet Original Equipment Manufacturer’s specifications. 4. Warranty of all services performed with units remaining defect-free for 30 days post-service acceptance. 5. Compliance with various standards including OEM specifications and NFPA standards. 6. Submission of detailed service reports including descriptions of repairs and any replaced parts. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided). Place of Performance Whiteriver Indian Health Service Hospital, 400 West Apache Drive, Whiteriver, Arizona 85941. Bidder Requirements The contractor must be authorized by the manufacturer to perform all work included in the scope of work and must maintain all required licenses and certifications at federal, state, and local levels. Additionally, valid documentation of technician training and current manufacturer authorization must be submitted with the offer. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, as the prior contract V797P4452B-75H71221F80147 was awarded to Getinge USA Sales for $136,402 (07/14/21–09/21/26) for preventive maintenance services for Whiteriver Service Unit steam sterilizer, reverse osmosis, and washer equipment. The current requirement similarly calls for OEM-authorized preventive maintenance on the same types of Getinge equipment at the Whiteriver Service Unit, indicating continuity of the maintenance program and likely replacement of an expiring service agreement. A closely related prior award to Getinge USA Sales (V797P4452B-75H71220F80018, $303,504; 01/15/20–06/30/25) also covered annual preventive maintenance for sterilization units in a central sterilization room, further aligning with the same maintenance scope.