Notice of Intent to Award to Sole Source - Instrument Maintenance Agreement
Overview
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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 notice of intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Luminex Corp for comprehensive instrument maintenance and repair services. This requirement supports the Newborn Screening Molecular Biology Branch (NSMBB) within the Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS). Responses are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, parts, and technical support necessary to maintain Luminex laboratory instruments. Key requirements include:
- Utilizing factory-trained, manufacturer-certified service engineers.
- Providing access to proprietary OEM technical developments, software updates, and repair procedures.
- Implementing mandated instrument or software modifications.
- Supplying new replacement parts certified to manufacturer specifications.
- Providing 24-hour technical hardware/software support and direct application phone support.
- Performing annual preventive maintenance and guaranteeing a response time of no more than two business days for service calls.
- Performing all work without reliance on third-party service providers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (Firm Fixed Price)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET
- Published: January 30, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all capability statements received within 15 days of the notice issuance. The CDC will use these responses solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. A determination not to compete is at the sole discretion of the Government.
Additional Notes
Market research indicated that while other firms provide limited maintenance, they lack the proprietary OEM software access and response time capabilities required for the NSMBB mission.