MALDI Biotype Maintenance
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) intends to award a sole source purchase/delivery order to Bruker Scientific, LLC for MALDI Biotype Maintenance. This action is for yearly maintenance services for the LabScape Complete MALDI BioTyper, as Bruker Scientific is the exclusive manufacturer and maintenance provider for this equipment. Firms believing they can provide these services must notify the Contracting Officer by February 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide yearly maintenance service for the LabScape Complete MALDI BioTyper. This service is critical for ensuring the continued operation and reliability of the specialized laboratory equipment used by the CDC at its facility in Atlanta, GA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase/Delivery Order (FAR 13.103-1)
- Intended Contractor: Bruker Scientific, LLC
- Duration: One year
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Deadline for Interested Firms: February 28, 2026 (21:00:00Z)
- Published: February 18, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government intends to award on a sole source basis to Bruker Scientific, LLC due to their unique position as the manufacturer and sole maintenance provider. Information received from other firms will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, and a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action is solely within its discretion.
Additional Notes
This synopsis serves as a notice of intent. No solicitation is available. Inquiries regarding this notice should be directed to the Contracting Officer, Phil Alexander.