Tecan equipment maintenance agreement
ID: 000HCNBC-2026-94969Type: Presolicitation
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)

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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is planning to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Tecan US, Inc. for a maintenance agreement covering preventative and remedial services for Tecan liquid handling equipment used within the Division of Laboratory Sciences. This service agreement is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and precision of pipetting operations, which are essential for compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) regulations. The anticipated period of performance for this contract is from March 8, 2026, to March 7, 2031, and interested parties may submit their capabilities or proposals to the Contract Specialist at zwh7@cdc.gov by 3:00 PM (ET) on December 11, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Staci Boykin
    zwh7@cdc.gov
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