ETB Russells Equipment Maintenance
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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), specifically the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), is soliciting proposals for preventative maintenance and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services for four environmental chambers. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is for equipment located at the NIOSH Pittsburgh campus, PA. Quotes are due by May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for "Equipment Services" to ensure the accurate operation and accreditation of environmental chambers used for respirator approval and audit testing. Key services include:
- Preventative maintenance of four specified environmental chambers.
- ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration, including specific temperature and humidity ranges.
- All work must adhere to an attached Statement of Work (SOW).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: On or before June 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 6636 - Environmental Chambers And Related Equipment
- Place of Performance: CDC/NIOSH, Bruceton Campus, Building 40, 626 Cochrans Mill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) utilizing FAR Subpart 13.1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Russells Technical Products, Inc., or an authorized subcontractor.
- Quote Due Date: May 19, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET.
- Specific submission instructions and evaluation criteria are expected to be detailed in the full solicitation.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes clauses related to Section 508 accessibility, information security, data handling, and business associate agreements, particularly concerning Protected Health Information (PHI). Government Furnished Property includes a secure, temperature-controlled laboratory, utilities, and potentially spare parts. Travel costs to the NIOSH location must be included in the contract price. The primary contact is Paula Taylor (vga8@cdc.gov).