Maintenance and Repair of STERIS Sterilization Processing Equipment at Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, Alaska

SOL #: W81K0226PA013Justification

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W40M MRCO PACIFIC

FORT SHAFTER, HI, 96858-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Wainwright, AK

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies (J065)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b992157162c34d9dabd79014253b3b45/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 27, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 27, 2026

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 Department of the Army has published a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for the maintenance and repair of STERIS Sterilization Processing Equipment at Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH), Fort Wainwright, Alaska. This non-competitive, firm-fixed price contract is intended for STERIS Corporation due to their exclusive distributorship and the critical nature of the services for patient care.

Purpose & Scope

The purpose of this justification is to secure essential maintenance and repair services for government-owned STERIS sterilization processing equipment at BACH. These services are vital to ensure the hospital can continue to provide sterilization for surgical equipment, directly impacting patient care and preventing severe disruptions.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Sole Source Justification
Period of Performance: Five years, including a base year and four one-year options (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2031), with an option to extend services through October 31, 2031.
Funding: Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Health Program (DHP) funds.
Estimated Value: Indicated in the document but redacted.
Set-Aside: This is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition, citing Authority: Title 41 U.S.C. §1901 as implemented in FAR 12.102(b).

Justification & Market Research

Market research, including a sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov on February 20, 2026, confirmed that STERIS Corporation is the exclusive distributor and service provider for their equipment. No other entities possess the necessary authorization or software rights to perform the required maintenance. The government found no alternative sources, and the prior contract for these services was also awarded on a sole source basis.