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Off-Site Sterile Processing of Surgical Instrument Trays

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Federal

Response Deadline07/31/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract encompasses a full-cycle sterile processing service for surgical instrument trays, requiring adherence to AAMI ST79 and CDC guidelines throughout all stages including decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, assembly, packaging, and return delivery. All activities must be performed off-site to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, with the place of performance located at Fort Benning, Georgia, 31905. The service is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 812910, indicating it falls within the Other Personal Services category, and is being managed by the Defense Health Agency under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, and responses are due by July 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with no set-aside designation specified.

General Info

Full-cycle sterile processing for surgical trays at Fort Benning, GA, per AAMI ST79 and CDC guidelines, subcontract under NAICS 812910.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Health AgencyView Agency

NAICS

812910 - Pet Care (except Veterinary) ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Fort Benning, GA, 31905, USA

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Timeline

PostedJul 24

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Response DeadlineJul 31

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Response Deadline

07/31/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Health Agency

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Full-cycle sterile processing including decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, assembly, packaging, and return delivery of surgical instrument trays compliant with AAMI ST79 and CDC guidelines.

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