Fort Bliss Water Purification System Unit
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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 Medical Readiness Contract Office-W, Fort Bliss, TX, is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses for an upcoming requirement to provide a multi-stage water filtration system for the Sterile Processing Department at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC), Fort Bliss, TX. This system will connect to leased Sterilization Trailers. This is for market research only; no proposals are being requested or accepted at this time. Responses are due by May 27, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves supplying water treatment for utility water to mobile sterilization units, ensuring it meets equipment requirements and AAMI TIR 34 standards. Key components and services include:
- Water Treatment System: May include additional filtration, reverse osmosis (RO) skids (e.g., 60 gpm RO unit), pumps (e.g., 7.5 HP with 10 HP VFD), water holding tanks (e.g., 2000-gallon), and water heaters (e.g., four 120v electric heaters, two 120-gallon electric water heaters). Equipment must be housed in a separate structure connected to the mobile units.
- Water Quality: Detailed specifications for cold and hot water, including sediment filtration, hardness, dissolved solids, alkalinity, pH, conductivity, silica, chloride, and various metals.
- Monthly Water Testing: Vendor shall perform and provide monthly water test reports within the first seven days of the month.
- Maintenance: Provide an on-call maintenance plan for the trailer and equipment, including scheduled preventative maintenance coordinated with facility staff. The SPD operates 24/7.
- Covered Platform: Install a raised, covered, fully encased, weather-tight platform (120" width, 47" floor height, 120" roof extension) to connect trailers to each other and to the loading dock. The platform must withstand 60 mph winds, include hospital-grade flooring, and air curtains.
- Installation: Turnkey installation is required, including connections to mobile sterilization units. A site visit is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (market survey for planning purposes)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Priced contract
- NAICS Code: 221310 "Water Supply and Irrigation System"
- Small Business Size Standard: $41M
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 10:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time
- Published: May 18, 2026
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
The Government is seeking interest and capabilities from Small Businesses (including Section 8(a), HUB-Zone, Women-Owned Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) as well as Large Businesses. The type of solicitation will depend on responses.
Interested parties must submit a written Statement of Capability (up to 5 pages) including:
- Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.
- Interest in providing a proposal/quote when a solicitation is issued.
- Capability to provide the requested products/services, referencing the "Salient Characteristics" document.
- Capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity.
- Small or Large Business status (e.g., 8(a), HUB Zone, WOSB, SDVOSB).
Additional Notes
Contact with Government personnel, other than the Contract Specialist, is strictly prohibited. All interested businesses must be registered in SAM.gov. No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with responding to this notice. No subcontracting opportunities are anticipated.