Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Carestream Service Agreement
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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), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a firm fixed-price purchase order to CARESTREAM HEALTH INC. This contract is for maintenance services for proprietary Carestream DRX-1 X-ray systems utilized by the NIOSH/CWHSP mobile health unit in Atlanta, GA. Responses from interested parties will be considered if received by June 10, 2026, at 10 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a maintenance service contract for Carestream DRX-1 X-ray systems. These systems are used by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)/Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP) in their mobile health unit. The services ensure the operational integrity and manufacturer support for these specialized medical imaging systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice) for a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: CARESTREAM HEALTH INC
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1 (SAP)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, 10 AM EST
- Published: May 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Atlanta, GA
Justification & Response
The CDC intends to sole source to Carestream Health Inc. as they are the manufacturer of the DRX-1 X-ray system. Carestream technicians are uniquely certified and trained, and no authorized third-party maintenance providers were identified that could maintain the proprietary systems without impacting warranty, system integrity, or manufacturer support.
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. The government retains sole discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on responses.
Action Items
Interested parties capable of providing the required maintenance services for Carestream DRX-1 X-ray systems should submit their quotation/response via email to the contract specialist at qsx8@cdc.gov by the deadline.