Request for Information: Maintenance Services for Mobile Dental Unit
ID: HT941025RFI0004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

General Automotive Repair (811111)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES (J023)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6087bfe85b054db69cfbb861896f4f39/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors capable of providing maintenance services for its Mobile Dental Unit (MDU), a 2014 International 440 model located in Washington state. The maintenance requirements include essential services such as oil changes, tire inspections, electrical system checks, and brake evaluations, all of which must be performed by certified mechanics with a valid business license in Washington. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the operational integrity of the MDU, which plays a vital role in delivering healthcare services. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses, including company details and qualifications, to Julie Thomas at julie.a.thomas58.civ@health.mil by 9:00 AM (Pacific) on January 2, 2025, noting that this RFI does not constitute a request for proposals and carries no financial obligation for the government.

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    Julie Thomas
    julie.a.thomas58.civ@health.mil
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    HT941025RFI0004 RFI Questionnaire.docx
    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking market information through a Request for Information (RFI) concerning maintenance services for a Mobile Dental Unit (MDU). This initiative aims to identify interested companies that possess the necessary resources to provide the specified maintenance services. The RFI emphasizes that responses are purely informational and do not obligate the government to award contracts. Interested businesses are required to supply certain company details, including whether they are licensed in Washington state and if they utilize certified mechanics for services like oil changes, tire inspections, and brake evaluations. Additionally, companies must disclose their size classification according to Small Business Administration standards and provide details about their services capabilities, pricing, and qualifications. Submissions will be considered "Business Sensitive" and will not be shared without consent, underscoring the confidentiality of the responses. This RFI serves as a market research tool to help DHA understand potential vendors and ensure effective procurement for maintenance support.
    HT941025RFI0004 Specifications.docx
    The government is soliciting qualified automotive shops within 70 miles of Bremerton, WA, to maintain its Mobile Dental Unit (MDU), a 2014 International 440 model with approximately 8,585 miles. The maintenance requirements include various services such as oil and filter changes, tire inspections and rotations, electrical system checks, fluid level checks, lubrication, brake inspections, and more. Certified mechanics with a valid business license in Washington state must conduct these services. The contractor is responsible for identifying any issues during inspections not covered in the listed services, providing a written analysis and cost estimates for corrective actions. This request emphasizes ensuring the MDU's operational integrity and compliance with maintenance standards crucial for its function within the healthcare system.
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