65 -- Continued Maintenance of Technai Spirit Transmission Microscope and Embedded AMT Camera

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to issue a sole source purchase order to FEI Company for the ongoing maintenance and repair of one Technai Spirit Transmission Electron Microscope and its embedded AMT camera. This annual contract includes preventative maintenance, repairs, engineering upgrades, and modifications essential to ensuring the operational reliability of this specialized equipment. The CDC has determined that FEI Company is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling these requirements, and thus no competitive solicitation will be issued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 6.302-2. The maintenance services are critical to supporting the agency’s technical infrastructure, and this procurement is not designated as a small business set-aside. Interested parties may express their interest or capability to meet these requirements, although the CDC believes no other providers are suitable. For questions related to the contract, Linda M. Young is the designated purchasing agent, reachable via email or phone. This specific procurement, identified under solicitation number 00HCVHDE-2008-50009 and NAICS code 334519, is essential for the CDC's continued use and upkeep of this advanced electron microscopy equipment.