Dynex Agility Maintenance Agreement
ID: PR91936Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/21142b050a784de6a7164f520cc559df/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking qualified vendors for a Dynex Agility Maintenance Agreement, which focuses on annual maintenance for a specific Dynex Agility unit. This procurement requires certified technicians to ensure compliance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) warranty standards and will be conducted under simplified acquisition procedures for a 12-month period. The Dynex Agility system is critical for performing ELISA serological tests, and Dynex Technologies, Inc. is the sole source provider due to their exclusive knowledge and capability to deliver necessary support and maintenance. Interested parties must submit their responses by April 3, 2025, to the designated contacts, Ashley Williams and Sheena Delaine, via email, as this notice serves to gauge interest and capabilities rather than a request for competitive bids.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ashley Williams
    dal3@cdc.gov
    Sheena Delaine
    kpz5@cdc.gov
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    A13- Brandname Justification_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines the justification for a non-competitive procurement action associated with Dynex Technologies, Inc., the sole source provider for maintenance and calibration of the Agility automated system used for ELISA serological tests. It references the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, particularly FAR 13.106 and FAR 8.405, which allow solicitation from a single source under specific circumstances such as urgency and the unique capability of the service provider. Dynex is identified as the only vendor capable of delivering necessary support due to their exclusive knowledge of the equipment, ensuring timely service for critical software updates and maintenance. Other alternatives were not considered due to the essential nature of Dynex's proprietary services and products. This document emphasizes the need for specialized service in maintaining the operational efficiency of the Agility equipment and adheres to federal procurement standards for sole source contracts.
    A22-NOI.pdf
    The CDC, through its National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, intends to award a procurement for a Dynex Agility Services Agreement focused on annual maintenance for a specific Dynex Agility unit. This agreement requires certified technicians to ensure compliance with OEM warranty standards and will span a 12-month period. The procurement process will follow simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Although interested parties may express their capabilities or submit proposals, this notice does not constitute a request for competitive bids. Responses must be submitted by April 3, 2025, and will guide the government in deciding whether to open the contract for competition. Responses should be emailed to the designated contact by the specified deadline. This contract action underscores the CDC's commitment to maintaining essential equipment through qualified service vendors while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
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