Transmission Electron Microscope Service (TEM) Agreement - Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (IDPB)
Overview
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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) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to FEI Company for a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) Service Agreement. This is a notice of intent to award, not a request for competitive quotations. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement or submit a quotation by 3:30 PM EST on February 10, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The CDC's Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (IDPB) requires a service agreement to maintain the functionality of a highly specialized Thermo Fisher Talos L120C G2 TEM (SN: 9960670). This microscope is critical for diagnostics, case investigations, and research. The service ensures the TEM remains current, operational, and functional, meeting Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Vendor (Intended): FEI Company (Original Equipment Manufacturer - OEM)
- Period of Performance: Base Year (approximately February 2026 to February 2027) plus four optional periods.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Place of Performance: Atlanta, GA, United States
Key Requirements
- Annual preventative maintenance and calibration.
- One in-person preventative maintenance (PM) service annually, including software updates and troubleshooting.
- Unlimited labor, travel, and Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) parts coverage.
- Service by authorized personnel/engineers trained on the specific TEM model.
- Software coverage, updates, and fixes.
- Targeted telephone support within 4 hours for repair and maintenance during business hours.
- Quarterly reports detailing work performed.
Submission & Response
- Questions Due: Noon EST, February 9, 2026.
- Response Due: 3:30 PM EST, February 10, 2026.
- Responses should be emailed to the Contract Specialist, Alyssa Thomas (ah78@cdc.gov).
- Offerors must submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, or indicate if available online at SAM.gov.
- This notice is not a request for competitive quotations; responses will be considered for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Justification
The sole-source intent is justified under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), citing the OEM's unique capabilities for this specialized equipment. Market research, including an RFI on GSA, yielded no other capable vendors.