HT940626QE023
Disinfector Flexible Endoscope
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) > DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY
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RFQ HT940626QE023 from DHA seeks four Medivators Advantage Plus 2.0 automated endoscope reprocessors (brand-name or equal) plus associated packages, consumables, installation, on-site validation, and training; Firm Fixed Price.
Place of performance indicates Landstuhl, Germany (metadata). NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), PSC 6515. No set-aside.
This is a specialized medical device supply/installation requirement. Trace’s core capabilities (SATCOM, CDS/MPE, C5ISR, IT O&M) do not align; 339112 is listed as a registered NAICS with lower BD priority in the company profile.
Even though the buy appears full and open (no vehicle restriction), success would likely require OEM authorization and certified installation/validation support in Germany—capabilities not evidenced for Trace. Strategic value is minimal for Trace’s lanes/agencies.','The solicitation file is only partially reviewed (sections 1 and 11 extracted); missing logistics/delivery specifics are unlikely to change the poor fit assessment.
Scope summary
- Provide four Medivators Advantage Plus 2.0 (ADV-2005) automated endoscope reprocessing systems, brand-name or equal.
- Provide four ADV-2005-PKG add-on packages and included consumables/accessories (filters, hook-ups for Olympus/Storz), RAPICIDE PA A+B and Proteazone Plus.
- Meet salient characteristics: high-level disinfection using RAPICIDE PA, per-channel monitoring, hands-free lid/automatic cycle start, and compliance with IEC/EN electrical safety standards.
- Deliver, install, and perform on-site validation at Landstuhl, Germany (per opportunity metadata) and provide training.
- Conform to SF-1449 commercial item FAR clauses (e.g., 52.212-1/-3/-4/-5) and DoD deviations; adhere to prohibited sources/covered telecom provisions.
- Provide equipment compatible with 230V/50Hz power and applicable ETL/UL/CSA/EN certifications.
Dimension scores
Total
- 16/100
Technical Fit
- 1/20
Requirement is a medical device (automated endoscope reprocessor) procurement with installation/validation/training (brand-name Medivators Advantage Plus 2.0 or equal). This is outside Trace’s core lanes (SATCOM/LEO, CDS/MPE, C5ISR, IT O&M). NAICS 339112 is not a core capability area per company profile.
Past Performance
- 1/20
No cited Trace past performance delivering medical devices or DHA medical equipment. Company past performance centers on DISA/DoD comms, MPE, SATCOM, ABMS, and C5ISR—adjacent DoD but not the same mission area.
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 6/10
Competition appears full and open with no set-aside and no restricted vehicle; Trace could theoretically submit. However, access advantage via Trace-held vehicles is not applicable here.
Competitive Position
- 2/15
Brand-name-or-equal medical device buy favors OEMs/authorized medical distributors/integrators with certified installers and validation capabilities in Germany. No evidence Trace holds OEM authorization for Medivators or equivalents; thus Trace is an underdog against specialized vendors.
Risk
- 3/15
High risk due to likely need for OEM authorization, certified installation/validation, warranty and service support in Germany, and medical device regulatory/logistics constraints. Partial document limits full visibility into delivery/acceptance terms.
Strategic Value
- 1/10
Minimal strategic value for Trace’s focus areas. DHA medical device supply does not advance core SATCOM/CDS/C5ISR lanes or prime vehicles; NAICS 339112 is listed as lower BD priority.
Compliance
- 2/10
No set-aside barrier, but brand-name-or-equal requirement and on-site validation/training imply OEM-certified compliance. Lack of evidence of OEM authorization or medical device certifications represents a significant compliance gap likely requiring a teaming partner.
Concerns
- Lack of OEM authorization/certification to supply and install Medivators or an equal system.
- Medical device validation and training requirements in Germany may require OEM-certified technicians and local support.
- Import/export, CE/EN compliance, and logistics for heavy medical equipment to Landstuhl, Germany.
- Warranty/service and spare parts support expectations OCONUS.
- Short response timeline relative to establishing OEM teaming or distribution agreements.
- Partial solicitation review leaves potential undisclosed delivery/acceptance/installation specifics.
Teaming opportunities
- OEM/manufacturer authorization (Medivators/Minntech) or an authorized distributor for brand-name or compliant equal.
- Certified installer/validator capable of on-site work in Germany.
- Local German service/maintenance partner for warranty and lifecycle support.
- Medical device logistics partner for OCONUS delivery, installation, and regulatory compliance.
Competitive position
- OCONUS logistics and field support experience across CCMDs could support delivery coordination if teamed with an authorized medical device OEM/distributor.
Bid/No bid factors
- Brand-name-or-equal medical equipment strongly favors OEM-authorized distributors.
- Outside Trace’s core capabilities; NAICS 339112 is lower BD priority in company profile.
- On-site validation/training requirements imply certifications Trace does not hold.
- Place of performance in Germany increases compliance and logistics complexity.
- Solicitation file only partially reviewed; missing details may further constrain eligibility.
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Summary
Partially reviewed commercial solicitation (sections 1 and 11 extracted) for a Disinfector Flexible Endoscope (Solicitation HT940626QE023). Solicitation lists brand-name Medivators Advantage Plus 2.0 (ADV-2005) and ADV-2005-PKG add-on, firm-fixed-price line items with quantities of four each and includes salient characteristics, dimensional/electrical specs, installation, on-site validation, and training. Section 11 contains FAR/DEVIATION definitions and compliance language (e.g., covered telecommunications, place of manufacture, forced child labor). Review is partial due to large file (selected sections only).
- Solicitation number: HT940626QE023 (Document pages 1–36; only sections 1 and 11 extracted)
- Product: Medivators Advantage Plus 2.0, 230V/50Hz (ADV-2005) — brand name or equal; Manufacturer listed: Minntech - Medivators Inc.
- Line items: 0001 = ADV-2005, quantity 4 each; 0002 = ADV-2005-PKG add-on, quantity 4 each; Pricing arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
- Salient characteristics require Automated Endoscope Reprocessing with high-level disinfection using RAPICIDE PA, per-channel channel monitoring, hands-free lid and automatic cycle start, and compliance with IEC/EN electrical safety standards
- Package includes consumables and accessories (filters, hook-ups for multiple Olympus/Storz models), 2x5 L Rapicide PA A+B, Proteazone Plus, installation on-site, and on-site validation
- Physical/electrical specs: dimensions 59H x 45W x 36D inches; weight ~400 lbs (182 kg); chamber size and pre-filter wall area given; power 100–240V AC single phase, electrical spec calls out 230V and certifications (ETL/UL/CSA/EN)
- PSC: 6515; NAICS: 339112 (matches opportunity context)
- Document uses SF-1449 commercial contract form language and references FAR clauses (e.g., FAR 52.212-1, -3, -4, -5) and deviation definitions (DEVIATION 2025-O0003/0004), including covered telecom/prohibited sources and place-of-manufacture language — relevant for compliance
- Selected extract is partial (sections 1_of_21 and 11_of_21); solicitation appears larger (36 pages) and other details (delivery location, POC, award date, place of performance, shipping/delivery schedule, and total estimated award) are not visible in the extracted sections
Technical details
Entry: sync
Review status: Up to date
Logical upstream opportunity: 30233
Notice lineage:
- 0d0b057ed5eb4c649354a7fbb496d318 (posted 2026-04-13) - current
Last synced: 2026-04-21T16:03:53.383460+00:00
Last analyzed: 2026-04-21T16:05:07.359630+00:00
Latest package fingerprint: 8b6a0f666748cb633e155f970887c9cf51e3f1f5e812bd1829bd74eb3100ad63
Latest package notice: 0d0b057ed5eb4c649354a7fbb496d318
Latest package documents: 1
Evidence limitations- Solicitation - HT940626QE023.pdf: partially reviewed (too large)
- 2026-04-21T16:03:53.385336+00:00: 0d0b057ed5eb4c649354a7fbb496d318 with 1 docs
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