WBAMC Medical Instruments Sterilization

The Department of the Army Medical Command is seeking a contractor to provide sterilization and mechanical/ultrasonic washing services for surgical instruments at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC), Fort Bliss, Texas. The contractor must be The Joint Commission (TJC) accredited and capable of processing 100-200 instrument sets or loads daily across two primary service locations: The Hospitals of Providence East Campus and The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus. Key requirements include maintaining a maximum 6-hour turnaround time with no longer than 14-hour processing windows, furnishing all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and supplies, achieving 100% compliance with regulatory and manufacturer requirements, and maintaining documented quality control and assurance programs. The contractor must also ensure all personnel are qualified and trained, comply with HIPAA and Privacy Act requirements, screen against excluded individuals and entities lists, conduct background checks, and maintain a maximum of two substantiated complaints per 12-month period. The Pre-Solicitation Notice was posted on March 5, 2026, with a deadline for comments or questions on March 17, 2026, allowing potential bidders two weeks to submit feedback before the formal solicitation is released.

This procurement includes no set-aside designations for small businesses or other special categories. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or specify an estimated award value or budget range at this pre-solicitation stage. Service delivery involves scheduled drop-off times at 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. MST with corresponding pick-ups at 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday, with extended weekend coverage required at Providence East Campus (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays) and night shift operations at Providence Memorial Campus (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. weekdays). The government will provide two embedded WBAMC Sterile Processing staff members (one at each location), complete instrument inventories, transportation, and manufacturers' instructions. The contract is classified under NAICS 622110 (General Medical and Surgical Hospitals) and PSC Q523 (Medical-Surgery), indicating this is a specialized medical services procurement requiring substantial operational capacity and regulatory compliance expertise.