Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Biomedical Equipment Maintenance for Usns Comfort
Deadline: 07 Jul 2026
Posting Date: 27 Jun 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 144114888
Document Ref. No.: N0003326PR02399
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tender Details
Pre-Solicitation Notice
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
USNS Comfort T-AH 20 requires calibration services for its 90 Biomedical Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) to maintain operational readiness and ensure patient safety. Without these services, the equipment will not be certified, resulting in a break in service and a failure to meet healthcare standards. Furthermore, medical equipment that does not have a concurrent service history is deemed unsafe, not recommended for patient use and will affect mission readiness plus operational capabilities.
Need:
USNS COMFORT T-AH 20 is responsible for Naval worldwide medical response during combat operation and or humanitarian relief for allied Nations. The vessel is equipped with over 2, 600 pieces of medical equipment to constantly provide high level medical care at its 1, 000-patient capacity. This medical equipment is required to have semiannual or annual calibration and examination using unit and manufacture specific Biomedical Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment-s (TMDE). This TMDE is required to ensure patient safety, maintain mission readiness, and uphold operational standards. The equipment is regularly serviced, and periodic recertification is required to ensure that every tool remains accurate and fully functional for its users. Southeastern Biomedical Associates (incumbent) had provided all the required services for this requirement to include calibration services, shipping, and travel. Our Market research revealed that Southeastern Biomedical Associates is the only company capable of meeting the requirement.
Without periodic recertification, there is a significant risk of equipment failure, false data, or rapid wear-and-tear that could compromise medical operations. Keeping these tools properly maintained avoids treatment errors, ensure units are always ready for deployment, and extend the lifespan of the equipment to reduce long-term costs.
The Contractor shall provide ...
Notice ID: n0003326pr02399
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: dept of the navy
Product Service Code: j065 - maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- medical, dental, and veterinary equipment and supplies
NAICS Code: 621511 - Medical Laboratories
Inactive Dates: jul 22, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Documents
Tender Notice
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