Water for Injection/Pure Steam Generation and Distribution Systems Maintenance

The contract concerns the maintenance of Water for Injection (WFI) and Pure Steam Generation and Distribution Systems at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Pilot Bioproduction Facility in Silver Spring, Maryland, under solicitation HT942626QE016, issued by the Defense Health Agency. The base performance period runs from April 29, 2026, to April 28, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions through April 28, 2031, allowing for continuous service coverage. Work includes quarterly, semiannual, and annual preventative maintenance, five-year overhauls, and emergency repairs on OEM MECO equipment, with strict adherence to Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices. Emergency maintenance is priced at a fixed $50,000 per occurrence across all periods, with an estimated total contract value between $200,000 and $450,000, depending on the non-emergency work volumes. Technical requirements mandate on-site service in confined, high-temperature environments, response to emergency calls within 24 hours, use of only OEM new or refurbished parts, and submission of a detailed annual maintenance schedule and service reports. Compliance with CGMP and GDP must be maintained at over 99%, with system uptime exceeding 85% and deliverable submission compliance at 95%. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 6, 2026, in two separate volumes—one for Technical Approach and Past Performance, and another for Price—and must include the offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code. Evaluation is based on a best value tradeoff, prioritizing Technical Approach first, followed by Past Performance, then Price, with award not determined solely on lowest cost. Offerors must demonstrate the capability to utilize factory-trained technicians, obtain timely parts, and meet rigorous performance metrics defined in the Performance Work Statement and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The contract requires compliance with a robust set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including prohibitions on gratuities, restrictions on subcontractor sales, personal identity verification, and safeguarding of defense information. Special requirements include a Public Trust clearance for personnel, annual training in PII and Insider Threat awareness, OSHA and EM 385-1-1 safety compliance, and a prohibition on using contract information for marketing. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through WAWF, and any contract modifications or additions require explicit approval from the Contracting Officer.