NOI to Sole Source - DLS Thermo Lab Equipment
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), specifically the Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS), intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price contract to Thermo Electron North America LLC for the purchase of Thermo laboratory instruments. This procurement aims to acquire instrumentation with specific performance and compatibility requirements to support DLS's mission of providing high-quality laboratory support and analytical measurements for public health decisions.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for laboratory equipment and supplies (PSC 6640), specifically Thermo instruments. These instruments are crucial for DLS to maintain alignment with its mission and ensure the accuracy and reliability of its analytical measurements. The government seeks to obtain equipment that meets specific performance and compatibility criteria for its facility in Atlanta, GA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Intended Awardee: Thermo Electron North America LLC
- Period of Performance: September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, by 3:00 PM ET
- Published: June 17, 2026
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement or submit proposals. All responses received by the deadline will be considered by the government to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government.
Contact Information
Responses should be emailed to the Contract Specialist at zwh7@cdc.gov.