Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Hitachi S4800I Service Contract
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), specifically the CDC Office of Acquisition Services, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a service contract to maintain a Hitachi S4800I field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM). This notice indicates the government's intent to award a contract without full and open competition. The purpose is to ensure the microscope remains in good working order for research projects within the Health Effects Laboratory Division.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Preventive Maintenance: One annual onsite service call to calibrate and adjust components.
- Technical Support: Unlimited phone support for minor issues and onsite troubleshooting for complex issues.
- Repairs: Performing repairs and replacing components due to normal wear and tear or defects, including unlimited emergency visits and necessary replacement parts.
Performance Standards
- Service response time within 48 hours.
- Electronic submission of complete service reports for maintenance and repairs within 5 business days of the visit.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: Base Period from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027.
- Response Due: Interested parties must submit their capabilities by May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
- Published: April 20, 2026.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at Laboratory B108 at NIOSH-Morgantown, WV.
Special Requirements
- Contractor must provide a Hitachi factory-trained service engineer with specific knowledge of the Hitachi FE-SEM.
- All maintenance and repairs must occur during normal NIOSH facility operating hours.
- Travel expenses for up to ten days for preventive maintenance and emergency visits are included. Additional days will be invoiced at a 20% discount.
- Offerors must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and submit an HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Marcus Lindsey at yzg2@cdc.gov or 770-488-5242.