Water for Injection/Pure Steam Generation and Distribution Systems Maintenance

The Defense Health Agency is seeking preventive maintenance and service for water for injection and pure steam generation and distribution systems located at the Pilot Bioproduction Facility at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Request for Information (RFI) targets MECO-manufactured systems requiring comprehensive maintenance services including quarterly, semiannual, and annual preventive maintenance, calibration, and five-year overhaul capabilities. Contractors must provide 24/7 emergency response within 24 hours and deploy factory-trained technicians with minimum two years of experience. Compliance with FDA Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards is mandatory. Interested vendors must submit detailed Capability Statements to Ashley Atkins by 11:00 a.m. ET on January 29, 2025, demonstrating their technical expertise and ability to maintain critical water and steam systems that supply process water to autoclaves, fermenters, and other bioprocessing equipment.

The procurement is not designated for any specific set-aside category and falls under the NAICS 238220 classification for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the maintenance scope involves comprehensive system checks, operational safety evaluations, calibration procedures, and potential complete system overhauls that include replacing critical components like elastomers, gaskets, and valves. The contract will require extensive documentation and reporting to ensure ongoing system integrity and performance. Maintenance services will be performed at the Silver Spring facility, with technicians expected to handle complex water and steam distribution systems critical to biomedical research operations. The 24/7 emergency response requirement suggests the government anticipates potential urgent maintenance needs that could impact research continuity.