The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to award a sole source firm fixed price maintenance contract to Agilent Technologies for the preventative and remedial maintenance of the Agilent Fragment Analyzer (96 capillary) and Femto pulse instruments used in the Biotechnology Core Facility Branch. This contract aims to ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, highlighting the critical role these instruments play in ongoing research and development in biotechnology. The anticipated period of performance for this contract is from February 2, 2026, to February 1, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions available. Interested vendors are encouraged to express their interest and capability by submitting proposals to the Contracting Officer at uex0@cdc.gov by 5:00 PM (ET) on December 31, 2025.