Karl Storz Integrated OR System Maintenance
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
PANHCA26P031244
NAICS
811210
PSC
H165
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
June 11, 2026
Response due
June 19, 2026
Place of performance
El Paso, TX
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking full-service maintenance support for Karl Storz Integrated OR systems across 11 operating rooms in Texas. This opportunity is open to all businesses, as there is no set-aside for small businesses. Interested contractors should note that this is a Sources Sought notice, indicating the government is gathering information rather than soliciting bids at this stage, which means tracking this opportunity is essential for future participation.
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Description
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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
(Karl Storz Integrated OR)
10/15/2026
PART 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering
the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its
administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the
Government and its employees.
1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to
provide Full-Service Maintenance support and troubleshooting. Contractor shall furnish all
parts, labor, equipment, materials, travel, and transportation to perform all scheduled and
unscheduled maintenance for the equipment listed below:
- Karl Storz Integrated OR systems (11 Operating Rooms) to include all components.
1.2 Background: The Karl Storz Integrated OR is a surgical integration system designed to
connect operating room equipment, imaging technology, and data sources into one centralized
platform. It is used to streamline surgical workflows by allowing staff to control devices, view
high-quality imaging, and manage patient information from a single interface, making
procedures more efficient and coordinated. The system is well known for its advanced
visualization capabilities, including 4K and 3D imaging, as well as its ability to improve
communication within the surgical team. Because it is a complex and critical system that
directly supports patient care, a maintenance contract is necessary to ensure reliability,
prevent downtime, maintain optimal performance, and ensure all components function safely
and effectively during procedures.
1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s).The Contractor shall provide
full-service repairs, shall furnish and install only OEM repair parts and OEM recommended
substitution/ modifications, as required ensuring proper and safe operation of the equipment.
All equipment is repaired to meet manufacturers specifications at all times. All personnel,
equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items
necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents,
except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services. The Contractor
shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and
associated contract documents. The technician assigned to service the equipment must be
certified by the manufacturer or qualified as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
technician. Proof of certification or qualification must be provided prior to performing any
maintenance or repair work on the equipment.
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1.4 Objectives:
• All repairs must be accomplished and the unit fully operational within three (3) working
days of telephonic notification of a malfunction. Delays caused by the Government must
be promptly communicated to the COR and will not be counted against the repair
completion time frame.
• The Contractor shall respond telephonically within four (4) hours during normal duty
hours days and within six (6) hours after normal duty hours/or weekends/holidays.
• The Contractor shall provide for all replacements of worn and/or defective parts
necessary to restore the equipment to 100% operational condition as specified by the
OEM.
• Contractor shall obtain the most current legal editions of the original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) literature or approved copies.
• Contractor shall furnish and install only OEM repair parts and OEM recommended
substitution/ modifications, as required ensuring proper and safe operation of the
equipment.
• Contractor shall have knowledge of, furnish and install all OEM sponsored modifications
at the next interval.
• If the Contractor is unable to repair the unit and subcontracts out to a third party, the
Contractor will not stop the third party in the middle of the repair job and will not charge
the Government for the subcontracted labor.
1.5 General Information:
1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain a QCP to
ensure services are performed in accordance with (IAW) this PWS. The Contractor shall
develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of
defective services. The Contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work
provided complies with the requirements of the contract.
The Contractor’s Proposed QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (KO) through the
Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within ten (10) days after date of
contract award.
The Government will review and either notify the Contractor in writing of acceptance of the
plan or return their comments to the Contractor within ten (10) days. If the Government has
provided comments, the Contractor shall then have ten (10) days to submit a Final QCP. After
receipt of the Final QCP, the Contractor may receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in
writing. Any proposed changes to the accepted QCP are required to be resubmitted for
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acceptance by the Contracting Officer no later than ten (10) days prior to the anticipated
change and before implementation by the Contractor. The timeline noted above will apply for
review and acceptance for proposed changes. At a minimum, the QCP must include and
answer the following to be acceptable:
(a) A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names,
qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the Contractor's
Quality Control Team;
(b) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all
deliverables (etc. timelines, deadlines, and goals);
(c) How the Contractor will monitor work to ensure performance complies with all
specifications and requirements of the contract, including the contract’s clauses;
(d) How the Contractor will monitor and ensure …
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