Crosslab Silver Diagnostics Artisan Pro System Service Agreement SSJ
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Sole Source Justification (SSJ) under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) to extend the current service agreement for the Artisan Link Pro Special Stain System. This action ensures continued support for the system through August 11, 2027. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals.
Scope of Work
The service agreement provides essential support for the Artisan Link Pro Special Stain System, an in vitro diagnostic device used for special staining of tissues. Key services include:
- One preventative maintenance service per year.
- Unlimited telephone support for hardware and software troubleshooting.
- Unlimited onsite hardware troubleshooting (Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM).
- Required for Quality Management of results on equipment running Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) testing.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole Source Extension
- Proposed Vendor: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
- Period of Performance: August 12, 2026, to August 11, 2027 (12 months)
- Estimated Procurement Amount: Not specified
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Justification)
Evaluation
This document is a justification for a sole source procurement, not a solicitation. Therefore, proposal submission and evaluation criteria are not applicable. A posting of intent to award sole source will be made on SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
The justification cites "Exclusive licensing agreements/Proprietary data" and "Other (e.g., compatibility, space issues, continuity)" as reasons for the sole source. The current contract was awarded to Agilent Technologies Inc. on August 12, 2024, through August 11, 2026.