Notice of Intent to Sole Source Beckman Coulter Service Agreement
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to BECKMAN COULTER, INC. for a five-year service agreement. This agreement covers on-site field support for six Coulter DxH 560 instruments critical for Complete Blood Count measurements in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Responses from interested parties will be considered if received by April 21, 2026, 10 am EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Beckman Coulter 8X7 On-Site Field Support “Total Plus Support Agreement”. This service agreement will provide comprehensive support for six Coulter DxH 560 instruments, which are essential for performing Complete Blood Count measurements. These measurements are a vital part of the data collection efforts for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), conducted by the CDC. The place of performance is Atlanta, GA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1 (SAP)
- Duration: Five-year service agreement
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent)
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, 10 am EST
- Published: April 6, 2026
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, any quotations or responses received within 15 days of the notice's issuance will be considered by the government. The decision to not compete this proposed contract, based on responses to this notice, is solely at the government's discretion. Information submitted will primarily be used to determine whether a competitive procurement is feasible. Interested parties should email their responses to the contract specialist at qsx8@cdc.gov. The primary contact is Iris Gonzalez.