Transmission Electron Microscope Service (TEM) Agreement - Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (IDPB)

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 001 to Solicitation Number 75D301-26-Q-78781, updating the issuance date to January 30, 2026.

• The subject line and solicitation number are updated to reflect Amendment 001.

• The issuance date is updated.

• Questions Due Date/Time: February 9, 2026, Noon EST

• Response Due Date/Time: February 10, 2026, 3:30 PM EST

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a service agreement to maintain the functionality of a transmission electron microscope (TEM) used for diagnostics, case investigations, and research. The government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.

• Annual maintenance and calibration for the TEM to ensure it remains current, operational, and functional.

• Includes one in-person preventative maintenance (PM) service annually.

• PM includes software updates and troubleshooting.

• Service agreement covers the Thermo Fisher Talos L120C, SN: 9960670.

• Requires unlimited labor, travel, and Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) parts coverage.

• Requires authorized personnel/engineers trained on the specific TEM model.

• Includes software coverage, updates, and fixes.

• Requires targeted telephone support within 4 hours for repair and maintenance during business hours (excluding Federal holidays).

• Requires quarterly reports detailing work performed and any relevant findings.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (February XX, 2026 to February XX, 2027) plus four optional periods.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 811210 has a standard size of $34 million in annual revenue.

• Questions Due Date/Time: Noon EST, February 9, 2026.

• Response Due Date/Time: 3:30 PM EST, February 10, 2026.

• 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.

• Evaluation criteria: Not explicitly detailed in this section, but FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is noted as not included.

• No specific set-aside or eligibility requirements are mentioned in this document.

• The solicitation number is 75D301-26-Q-78781.

• The associated NAICS code is 811210.

• Contact for questions: Alyssa Thomas at ah78@cdc.gov.

• Questions must be submitted in writing; telephonic questions are not permitted.

• Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3 or indicate availability online.

• FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-4 apply. FAR 52.212-5 applies with noted additional FAR clauses.

• CLINs 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001 are optional priced line items.

Justification for Sole Source Procurement

This document provides the justification for a sole source procurement of a service agreement for a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) for the Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (IDPB) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The estimated procurement amount is redacted.

• Annual preventative maintenance calibration, repairs, and required software updates for the Talos L120C G2 TEM.

• Service must maintain equipment integrity and meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.

• Repair/replacement parts must be OEM parts.

• The contract is for a service agreement for a TEM.

• The vendor is FEI Company, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

This document is a justification for sole source procurement, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria.

This is a sole source justification, indicating no set-aside or specific eligibility requirements for other vendors.

• The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 8.405-6 as the basis for sole source acquisition due to urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name requirements, or unique/highly specialized capabilities.
• Market research was conducted, including an RFI posted on GSA, which yielded no interested responses.
• Other potential vendors (Saf-T-Gard International, Inc. and TSS Microscopy LLC) were contacted but determined not capable of meeting the requirement.
• The TEM is described as a highly specialized microscope used for various imaging, diffraction, and analytical techniques.