Water for Injection/Pure Steam Generation and Distribution Systems Maintenance

The Defense Health Agency is seeking a small business contractor to provide maintenance services for Water for Injection/Pure Steam Generation and Distribution Systems at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Pilot Bioproduction Facility. The solicitation (HT942525Q0025) requires a contractor to perform preventative maintenance, calibration, five-year overhaul, and emergency service for MECO-manufactured water injection and pure steam systems that support vaccine and biological product manufacturing processes. Qualified contractors must have technicians trained in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and FDA requirements, including a licensed electrician and plumber on staff. The evaluation will focus on the contractor's ability to maintain system uptime of at least 85%, respond to emergency service requests within 24 hours, and provide comprehensive documentation. Quotes are due by April 15, 2025, at 08:00 AM EST, with the solicitation issued on April 1, 2025.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses and will be classified under NAICS code 238220 with a size standard of $19 million. The contract structure includes a base year from May 4, 2025, to May 3, 2026, with four potential option periods that could extend the contract through May 3, 2030, for a total of five years. The contract will utilize Firm Fixed Price (FFP) pricing for most maintenance activities and a cost-type pricing with a $50,000 plug number for emergency services. The place of performance is Silver Spring, MD 20910, specifically at the WRAIR Pilot Bioproduction Facility. The maintenance will support critical research and production of vaccines for infectious diseases, including hepatitis, meningitis, dengue, malaria, and COVID-19, with a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan establishing strict performance standards including a 95% staffing fill rate and 99% compliance with documentation and manufacturing practices.