WellPro 4000CE Liquid Handler Analyzer with 8/12 channel liquid head for working in 96 well format
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Office of Acquisition Services, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to ProGroup Instruments Corporation for WellPro 4000CE Liquid Handler Analyzers. This procurement is for the National Centers for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Influenza Division, Zoonotics Virus Transmission (ZVT) laboratory Branch at CDC. Responses are due January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- Two (2) WellPro 4000CE instruments with installation.
- WellPro 4000 CE SV-111 on-site training, including instrument alignment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: January 20, 2026
- Solicitation Number: 75D30126Q78806
- NAICS: 334516 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies) with a 1,200 employee size standard.
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to award sole source to WellPro Instrument Corporation, identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and only known source with proprietary equipment. While not a request for competitive quotations, responsible sources believing they can meet the Government's requirement may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide the OEM equipment. All quotations/responses received within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
Responses should be emailed to Gary Morgan, Contract Specialist, at gmorgan1@cdc.gov.