Notice of the Intent to Sole Source to Roche Diagnostics for the purchase of the Cobas 5800 Classic Service Package.
ID: 2025-00433Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONCDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICESATLANTA, GA, 30333, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and MaintenanceT (81121)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3da690d657b745d0b7606702ea404d52/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Roche Diagnostics for the Cobas 5800 Classic Service Package. This procurement is necessary due to the exclusive licensing agreements and proprietary data restrictions associated with the Cobas 5800 equipment, which limits service provision to Roche Diagnostics alone. The services are critical for maintaining the functionality of laboratory instruments essential for public health operations. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by emailing the contract specialist, Robert Iaropoli, at zlb5@cdc.gov, by 6:30 AM EDT on December 2, 2024. Responses received within this timeframe will be considered by the government, although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotations.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert Iaropoli
    zlb5@cdc.gov
    Diane J Meeder
    fxy5@cdc.gov
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