U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Automatic Watering System Maintenance and Repair

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Updated May 28, 2026 · 20:17 UTC
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This is a Sources Sought notice.

The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.

The FDA needs a small business to provide preventive maintenance and repair services for automatic watering systems.

Key Details

The FDA needs a small business to provide preventive maintenance and repair services for automatic watering systems. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement with a base year and two option years. The FDA will evaluate proposals based on the bidder's experience and past performance. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through SAM.gov by the response deadline.

What exactly do they need? The FDA needs a small business to provide preventive maintenance and repair services for automatic watering systems, including routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements of parts. The scope of work includes inspecting and testing the systems, performing repairs and replacements, and documenting all work performed.

What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement with a base year and two option years. The base year will begin on the contract start date and will last for one year. The two option years will be exercised at the FDA's discretion.

How will they pick the winner? The FDA will evaluate proposals based on the bidder's experience and past performance. The FDA will also consider the bidder's ability to meet the FDA's requirements and provide the necessary services.

When and how do you bid? Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through SAM.gov by the response deadline.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Review the attached combined synopsis/solicitation for more information about the contract requirements and evaluation criteria.
  • Contact the contracting officer to ask any questions you may have about the contract.

Primary point of contact

Name
Nick Sartain
Email
nick.sartain@fda.hhs.gov
Phone
(301) 796-1988

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