Attachment 1 - Offutt Sterilizer Maintenance Performance Work Statement.pdf
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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Steris sterilization equipment maintenance and repair services for the Defense Health Agency's 55th Medical Group at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
The contract covers comprehensive preventive maintenance and unscheduled repair services for eight pieces of equipment: three Steris AMSCO 400 electric steam sterilizers with integrated steam generators, three Steris washer disinfector units (one Reliance Vision and two AMSCO 7052HP models), and two Steris IWECO5 ultrasonic surgical instrument washers. The contractor must employ only OEM-certified technicians and perform all work in strict accordance with manufacturer specifications using authentic, FDA-approved OEM parts. Scheduled preventive maintenance frequencies vary by equipment type, ranging from quarterly inspections for steam sterilizers (four annually with one comprehensive chamber cleaning per sterilizer yearly) to semi-annual inspections for washers and ultrasonic cleaners (two annually each). For unscheduled corrective maintenance, the contractor must provide telephone response/troubleshooting within four hours of notification during business hours (0730–1630, Monday–Friday) and deploy an OEM-qualified technician on-site within forty-eight hours.
The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price (FFP) award with a one-year base period (November 1, 2026 – October 31, 2027) and four optional one-year renewal periods through October 31, 2031, plus a potential six-month extension through April 30, 2032. The contractor must maintain 95% monthly equipment uptime, limit customer complaints to two validated claims per quarter, submit detailed service reports prior to departing each service visit, coordinate scheduled maintenance at least three business days in advance with the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) office, and warrant all parts and labor for a minimum of 180 days or the OEM warranty period, whichever is longer. All work is performed at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic (Building 4000) located at 2501 Capehart Road, Offutt AFB, Nebraska. The contractor bears responsibility for safe disposal of all replaced parts in accordance with federal, state, local, and military environmental regulations.
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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
STERIS STERILIZATION EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES
DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) / 55TH MEDICAL GROUP – OFFUTT AFB, NE
Document Identifier: Attachment 1 – PWS
Solicitation Number: HT940726Q0001
Date: October 7, 2026
1. GENERAL
This is a non-personnel services contract to provide scheduled annual preventive maintenance and unscheduled repair services for the 55th Medical Group, Ehrling Bergquist Clinic, Offutt
AFB, NE 68113-2160. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government.
1.1 Description of Services / Introduction
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, parts, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance for the equipment listed in Table 1.4, including their integral electric steam generators, as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government-furnished. The Contractor shall meet all performance standards established in this contract.
1.2 Background
The effort required hereunder shall be performed in accordance with this PWS. The 55th Medical
Group requires comprehensive, all-inclusive preventive maintenance, calibration, inspection, and corrective repair services for critical Steris sterilizers, steam generators, and washers operated within the Dental Clinic at Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2160.
1.3 Objectives
• Perform comprehensive scheduled preventive maintenance, calibration, safety inspections, and chamber cleanings on all covered equipment.
• Rapidly diagnose and execute unscheduled corrective maintenance calls to minimize equipment downtime.
• Furnish all genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, lubricants, and PM kits at no additional cost to the Government.
• Provide detailed service reports documenting all labor, testing, calibration values, and replaced components prior to departing the facility.
1.4 Scope
The Contractor shall perform all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance calls in strict accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and utilize only authentic, FDA-approved OEM parts.
Table 1.4: Covered Equipment Inventory
Item
Equipment Type Manufacturer Model
Serial Number
(SN)
Sterilizing Unit, Steam &
Electric Steam Generator Steris Corp
AMSCO 400 20X20X38
PVAC DD SLIDE R1W
ELEC 480V CHX
032222324
Sterilizing Unit, Steam &
Electric Steam Generator Steris Corp
AMSCO 400 20X20X38
PVAC DD SLIDE R1W
ELEC 480V CHX
032222329
Sterilizing Unit, Steam &
Electric Steam Generator Steris Corp
AMSCO 400 20X20X38
PVAC DD SLIDE R1W
ELEC 480V CHX
033161811
4 Washer Disinfector Unit Steris Corp
VIS SC FH05-0XX
RELIANCE VISION
SINGLE CHAMBER
3630218020
5 Washer Disinfector Unit Steris Corp AMSCO 7052HP 3628523014
6 Washer Disinfector Unit Steris Corp AMSCO 7052HP 3615223005A
Washer, Labware/Surgical
Instrument, Ultrasonic Steris Corp IWECO5 04231181308
Washer, Labware/Surgical
Instrument, Ultrasonic Steris Corp IWECO5 09231678113
1.4.1 Qualified Personnel
The Contractor shall ensure that only qualified field service engineers and technicians who have completed certified OEM training on the specific equipment models listed in Table 1.4 are employed in the performance of work under this contract.
1.4.2 Verification of Credentials
Upon request by the Government, the Contractor shall provide OEM training certificates (or notarized copies) to the Medical Maintenance Department (BMET) for verification prior to technicians performing work on site.
1.4.3 Maintenance Standards
The Contractor shall perform all preventive maintenance to industry and manufacturer standards.
All scheduled service shall be accomplished in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and applicable Air Force medical logistics guidelines.
1.4.4 Preventive Maintenance Tasks
Scheduled preventive maintenance shall include inspecting, testing, calibrating, cleaning, lubricating with manufacturer-prescribed lubricants, executing diagnostic checks and operational adjustments, and replacing worn or defective components, including all periodic PM kit components.
1.4.4.1 Chamber Cleanings
The Contractor shall perform a comprehensive chamber cleaning on each steam sterilizer unit once per contract year. Chamber cleanings must be conducted in strict accordance with the procedures outlined in the AMSCO Steam Sterilizer Cleaning Procedure (Document M2826) and shall be coordinated during one of the four scheduled preventive maintenance visits.
1.4.5 Scheduled Maintenance Frequencies & Schedule Submission
During each contract year, the Contractor shall execute scheduled preventive maintenance visits in accordance with Table 1.4.5.1 below. The Contractor shall submit a proposed annual maintenance schedule to the Ordering Activity and Medical Maintenance Department within fifteen (15) calendar days of contract award (or option exercise), detailing the projected service dates for each covered machine.
Table 1.4.5.1: Annual Preventive Maintenance & Service Frequency Schedule
Covered
Equipment
Category
Total
Covered
Units
Required PM
Frequency (Per Unit
/ Contract Year)
Required First
Year PM
Inspections
Required Annual
Chamber
Cleanings
Electric Steam
Sterilizers
4 Inspections
Annually (Quarterly) 4 Inspections
1 Annual
Cleaning per
Sterilizer (3 Total)
Electric Steam
Generators 3 1 Inspection Annually 1 Inspection N/A
Reliance Vision
Single Chamber
Washer
2 Inspections
Annually (Semi-
Annual)
2 Inspections N/A
AMSCO 7052HP
Single Chamber
Washers
2 Inspections
Annually (Semi-
Annual)
2 Inspections N/A
Ultrasonic
Cleaners
(IWECO5)
2 Inspections
Annually (Semi-
Annual)
2 Inspections N/A
1.4.6 Unscheduled Servicing
Unscheduled (corrective) maintenance shall be performed in accordance with OEM service manuals, diagnostic procedures, and local medical maintenance requirements to restore equipment to complete operational status.
1.4.7 Emergency Service & Response Time
Immediately upon contract award, the Contractor shall provide the Offutt AFB Medical
Maintenance Department with a dedicated emergency service telephone number. For unscheduled service requests received Monday through Friday between 0730 and 1630, the
Contractor shall provide telephone response/troubleshooting within four (4) hours of notification, and an OEM-qualified technician shall arrive on site within forty-eight (48) hours of telephone notification.
1.4.8 Restoration of Service
The Contractor shall furnish only the work necessary to restore the equipment to fully serviceable operating condition through adjustments, approved replacement parts, or minor repairs when extensive repairs are not warranted.
1.4.9 Equipment Modifications
Equipment improvements, alterations, or field modifications shall be made only upon prior written approval and direction from the Offutt AFB Medical Logistics Flight Commander/Chief or NCOIC, Medical Maintenance.
1.4.10 Safety Recall Notices
The Contractor shall notify the Offutt AFB Medical Maintenance Department in writing immediately upon receipt of any OEM service bulletins, hazard alerts, or equipment safety recall notices.
1.4.11 Design Integrity
The Contractor shall ensure that the original design, functional parameters, and safety interlocks of the equipment are not altered, modified, or bypassed without prior written authorization from the Offutt AFB Medical Maintenance Department.
1.4.12 Service Equipment & Tools
The Contractor shall utilize appropriate OEM-recommended calibration devices, diagnostic software, and specialty tools certified and calibrated in accordance with National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable standards.
1.4.13 Commercial Warranties
The Contractor shall extend to the Government all standard commercial warranties on replacement parts, assemblies, and components provided under this contract.
1.4.14 Warranty Period
The Contractor shall warrant all parts and labor provided under this contract for a minimum period of one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days from the date of Government acceptance of the repair, or for the duration of the OEM warranty period, whichever is longer.
1.4.15 Service Work Orders
The Contractor shall provide copies of all completed field service corrective maintenance work orders to the Medical Maintenance Department no later than ten (10) calendar days after completion of service.
1.4.16 Quality & Defective Parts Liability
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the quality, compatibility, and performance of all parts and components used during maintenance and repairs. If a part supplied by the Contractor
(including OEM parts) contains a manufacturing defect or fails prematurely, the Contractor shall replace the part immediately at no additional cost to the Government. The Government shall not be liable for any additional labor, travel, or shipping charges associated with correcting failures caused by Contractor-supplied parts.
1.4.17 Software and Firmware Maintenance
The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all proprietary operating systems, diagnostic software, and equipment firmware required to operate and service the covered equipment are maintained at the current stable release version compatible with the installed hardware.
1.4.18 Property & Environmental Disposal of Replaced Parts
All parts removed from Government equipment and replaced by the Contractor shall become the property of the Contractor upon formal acceptance of the repair by the Government. The
Contractor shall be solely responsible for the safe removal, transportation, and lawful disposal of all replaced parts, including electronic waste, filters, lubricants, and potentially hazardous materials, in strict accordance with federal, state, local, and military installation environmental regulations. The Contractor shall furnish a disposal manifest or certification to the COR upon request.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance shall consist of one (1) twelve (12) month Base Period, four (4) consecutive twelve (12) month Option Periods, and the provision for an extension of services up to six (6) months in accordance with FAR 52.217-8:
• Base Year: 1 November 2026 – 31 October 2027
• Option Year I: 1 November 2027 – 31 October 2028
• Option Year II: 1 November 2028 – 31 October 2029
• Option Year III: 1 November 2029 – 31 October 2030
• Option Year IV: 1 November 2030 – 31 October 2031
• FAR 52.217-8 Extension (Up to 6 Months): 1 November 2031 – 30 April 2032
1.5 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.5.1 Quality Control
The Contractor shall maintain all systems in accordance with DoD standards and manufacturer specifications. Preventive maintenance shall be completed on schedule to maintain a 95% monthly equipment uptime rate with no more than two (2) validated customer complaints per quarter. Upon completion of each service visit, the Contractor shall provide detailed service and calibration reports to the Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs).
1.5.1.1 Reliability & Uptime Standards
All covered equipment must maintain a monthly percentage uptime of at least 95%, calculated against the total operating hours in the calendar month.
• 1.5.1.1.1 Uptime: Defined as the period during which the system is fully operational and performing according to manufacturer specifications.
• 1.5.1.1.2 Downtime: Defined as the period during which the equipment is deemed unavailable by the Medical Logistics Flight Commander/Chief or NCOIC, Medical
Maintenance due to breakdown, ongoing corrective repair, or performance failure.
Downtime begins at the time the Contractor is notified and ends when the equipment is tested, recertified, and returned to the Government representative in full operational condition. Total downtime is the cumulative hours per month that the system is non-functional.
• 1.5.1.1.3 Exclusions: Routine scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) pre-coordinated with the Government shall not be counted as equipment downtime.
1.5.1.2 Documentation & Service Reports
At the conclusion of each scheduled or unscheduled service call, the Contractor’s technician shall provide the Medical Maintenance Department with a legible, comprehensive service report.
The Government representative will review and countersign the report. Failure to provide required service documentation prior to departing may result in payment withholding until the report is received. Service reports shall contain:
• 1.5.1.2.1 Type of service: Scheduled PM or Unscheduled Repair.
• 1.5.1.2.2 Detailed narrative description of all services, inspections, and adjustments rendered.
• 1.5.1.2.3 Documentation of any existing discrepancies, upcoming service recommendations, or pending safety concerns.
• 1.5.1.2.4 Complete list of parts installed, including manufacturer part numbers, descriptions, and quantities.
1.5.1.3 Safety Requirements
The Contractor and its personnel shall comply with all applicable Air Force, OSHA, and AFOSH
(91-8 / 91-501) safety standards while on Government premises:
• 1.5.1.3.1 Seatbelts and shoulder harnesses must be worn at all times while operating vehicles on Offutt AFB.
• 1.5.1.3.2 Drivers shall observe all posted speed limits, not to exceed 25 MPH unless otherwise posted.
• 1.5.1.3.3 Technicians shall remove watches, rings, and conductive jewelry before servicing electrical circuits.
• 1.5.1.3.4 If a machine is left non-operational, it shall be tagged with a visible "DO NOT
OPERATE" tag displaying the Contractor's company name and the technician's name.
The Contractor shall strictly adhere to the Medical Maintenance Department
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• 1.5.1.3.5 Smoking and tobacco/vape use are strictly prohibited inside the 55th Medical
Group facility.
• 1.5.1.3.6 Facility utility defects (e.g., damaged electrical outlets, tripped circuit breakers) shall be reported immediately to the Medical Maintenance Department.
• 1.5.1.3.7 Personnel shall comply with all 55th Medical Group fire safety regulations.
1.5.1.4 Scheduled Maintenance Coordination
All scheduled preventive maintenance visits shall be coordinated with the BMET office at least three (3) business days in advance via phone at 402-294-7440.
1.5.1.4.1 On-Site Response Window
For unscheduled corrective repairs, the Contractor's service technician shall arrive on site at the designated clinic location no later than forty-eight (48) business hours following receipt of notification. If the Contractor fails to arrive within forty-eight (48) hours, downtime calculations
(Section 1.5.1.1.2) shall commence immediately at the conclusion of the 48th hour.
1.5.2 Quality Assurance
Government BMET personnel will inspect the Contractor’s work to verify compliance with contract requirements. The Government will also monitor end-user feedback and customer complaints to assess the quality of service.
1.5.2.1 Claims of Government Misuse or Abuse
If the Contractor asserts that equipment damage or failure resulted from Government misuse or abuse, the condition must immediately be demonstrated to and verified by the Medical Logistics
Flight Commander or NCOIC, Medical Equipment Maintenance prior to initiating repairs.
Disagreements regarding liability shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for final resolution.
1.5.3 Recognized Federal Holidays
Work is generally not performed on federal holidays. Recognized federal holidays include:
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
• Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day)
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth National Independence Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
1.5.4 Hours of Operation
The Contractor shall conduct routine business operations between 0730 and 1630, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and Government-directed administrative or emergency facility closures. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce to ensure uninterrupted execution of all tasks outlined within this PWS.
1.5.5 Place of Performance
All services under this contract shall be performed at:
55th Medical Group
Dental Clinic, Ehrling Bergquist Clinic (Building 4000)
2501 Capehart Road
Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2160
1.5.6 Type of Contract
The Government will award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
1.5.7 Security Requirements
Work under this contract does not require security clearances; however, all personnel must comply with installation access controls.
1.5.7.1 Physical Security & Facility Sign-In
Contractor personnel shall report to and sign in with the Medical Maintenance Department upon arrival at the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic prior to commencing work, and check out with BMET personnel upon departure. The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding Government property, tools, and securing work areas.
1.5.8 Special Qualifications
All parts, tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance procedures supplied by the Contractor shall conform to applicable OSHA regulations, FDA medical device directives, and manufacturer standards.
1.5.9 Post-Award Conference / Periodic Progress Meetings
The Contractor agrees to attend any post-award orientation conference convened by the
Contracting Activity in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other designated Government personnel may meet periodically with the Contractor to review overall contract performance. These meetings shall occur at no additional cost to the
Government.
1.5.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
A Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will be designated by separate appointment letter.
The COR monitors technical aspects of contract performance, coordinates installation access, reviews service tickets, and inspects deliverables. The COR is not authorized to alter contract terms, pricing, or delivery schedules.
1.5.11 Government Key Personnel
The following Government personnel are identified as key contacts for contract administration:
• Capt Christina Langel, Medical Logistics Flight Commander
• TSgt Nicholas Frazier, Medical Logistics Flight Chief
• SSgt Noah McMasters, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Medical
Maintenance
• SrA Jurney Selby, BMET
• SrA John Anderson, BMET
• A1C Joseph Fuller, BMET
• A1C William Moore, BMET
1.5.11.1 Contractor Competency & Contract Manager
The Contractor shall designate a primary Contract Manager and an alternate in writing to the
Contracting Officer. The Contract Manager shall possess full operational authority to act on behalf of the Contractor and shall be available during standard operating hours (0730–1630, Monday through Friday). All technicians performing on-site service must hold documented OEM training certifications for the covered equipment models. The Government reserves the right to review certifications and reject any technician deemed unqualified.
1.5.12 Identification of Contractor Employees
Contractor personnel shall clearly identify themselves as contractors in all meetings, communications, telephone conversations, and written correspondence. Contractor representatives shall wear visible corporate identification badges while performing on-site work and must be accompanied by authorized Government personnel in clinical areas as required.
1.5.13 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)
Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall not have access to proprietary or source-selection information, nor perform evaluation functions that could give rise to an
Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) as defined under FAR Subpart 9.5.
PROGRAM PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (PPS)
The Contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission-essential medical operations. The performance outcomes are tied to minimum acceptable quality levels (AQLs) of service required for each objective. The four (4) performance objectives below are captured as primary indicators of successful contract performance and compliance:
Performance
Objective
PWS
Reference Method of Surveillance
Acceptable Quality Level
(AQL)
1. Scheduled
Preventive
Maintenance
1.4.5 &
Table
1.4.5.1
Review of service reports and annual schedule compliance.
100% of scheduled PM visits and chamber cleanings completed within the designated contract period.
2. Unscheduled
Maintenance
Response
1.4.7 &
1.5.1.4.1
Review of service call logs, emergency dispatch timestamps, and field work orders.
On-site technician arrival within 48 business hours for of unscheduled repair calls.
3. Equipment
Uptime &
Reliability
1.5.1.1
Review of equipment service tickets and calculated downtime tracking logs.
Minimum 95% monthly uptime maintained across all covered systems.
4. Maintenance
Documentation 1.5.1.2
Inspection of completed field service reports countersigned by BMET.
100% of service calls have an accurate, countersigned report submitted prior to departure.
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