Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Service Agreement for Zeiss LSM 800 Axio Observer 7 Confocal Microscope System to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC
ID: 2025-00650Type: Special Notice
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 Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e5728efe7060452592cbc34494caec2f/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 4, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), intends to award a sole source contract to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for a service agreement related to the Zeiss LSM 800 Axio Observer 7 Confocal Microscope System. This procurement is necessary as Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC is the only authorized provider in the United States capable of delivering comprehensive service and support for the specified microscope system. The contract is critical for maintaining the operational integrity of essential laboratory equipment used in disease control and prevention efforts. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond within fifteen days of this notice by contacting Cole Mullis at ttu3@cdc.gov or by phone at 770-488-1596; however, this notice is not a request for competitive quotations.

Point(s) of Contact
Cole Mullis
(770) 488-1596
ttu3@cdc.gov
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