USS Essex Anesthesia Units OEM Maintenance | Dept of Defense
⚠ Important Legal Notice
This is a notice of intent to sole source synopsis, not a solicitation or a request for competitive quotations. This is not set-aside for Small Business. Any interested party that believes they should be considered capable of fulfilling this requirement should submit a capability statement of their related products or services to be reviewed for technical content. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government All submissions will be considered, however there is no guarantee that submissions in response to this notice will in any way alter the Government’s acquisition strategy.
Executive Summary
The Department of Defense is procuring maintenance services for four anesthesia units on the USS Essex. This contract will be awarded on a sole source basis to Draeger Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Key Requirements (Verbatim Excerpts)
- NAVSUP intends to award purchase order on a sole source basis to Draeger Inc. (Drager) in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Draeger is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the anesthesia units and the sole provider of the required service.
⚠ Important Notice Details
Procurement Authority:
- FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)
Submission Requirements:
- Telephone responses will not be accepted.
- This is a notice of intent to sole source synopsis, not a solicitation or a request for competitive quotations.
- This is not set-aside for Small Business.
Response Deadline: May 26, 2026, by 1000 HST
Named Vendors / Incumbents:
- Draeger Inc.
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Scope & Requirements
Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (NAVSUP FLCSD) has a requirement to provide maintenance services for USS ESSEX’s 4 anesthesia units that is essential for surgical capabilities. CLIN 0001 will be for the total price of the maintenance, to include travel and parts needed to repair the units. See Attachment 2 for the breakdown of specific breakdown of total price.
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Statement of Work
Attachment 2: List of Maintenance Service/Parts
Compliance & Qualifications
- FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)
How to Prepare Your Bid
- Prepare a capability statement detailing your experience with anesthesia unit maintenance.
- Ensure you understand the specific requirements outlined in the Statement of Work.
- Submit your response via email before the deadline to ensure consideration.
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