Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) Lab Equipment Maintenance Service Contract
ID: HCKBG-2025-SR-00440Type: 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/5a02ff82409a4ac7afe301ef40fe8572/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), intends to issue a sole source contract for maintenance services of Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) lab equipment. The primary objective is to ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of specialized laboratory instruments used in HIV prevention research, which includes preventive maintenance and emergency repair services. This contract is critical for supporting the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention in conducting vital scientific studies related to HIV transmission and detection. Interested vendors must respond to the notice by January 19, 2025, and direct inquiries to Stephanie Reid at qsi5@cdc.gov, as the procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Reid
    qs5@cdc.gov
    Files
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    Sole Source Justification-redacted.pdf
    This document outlines a justification for sole source procurement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a Preventative Maintenance Service Agreement for Mesa Scale Discovery Lab Equipment. Sole source acquisitions can be employed under specific conditions when the requirement cannot be met through open competition. The program office identified is the OI0/NCHHSTP/DHP/Lab Branch, located at the CDC in Atlanta, GA. The proposed vendor is Mesa Scale Discovery, based in Rockville, MD. The procurement request number is HCKBG-2025-00440. The justification includes a certification from the program official, Caryn Kim, affirming the accuracy and necessity of the sole source request. The contracting officer, Stephanie Reid, has also certified the justification's completeness. The document emphasizes that such procurements, which must adhere to federal regulations, are critical for maintaining the specialized equipment vital for public health operations. The certification date is set for November 12, 2024, with the contracting officer's certification following in January 2025.
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