Notice of Intent to Sole Source BK Connect Maintenance Renewal Upgrade & Support
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer for the renewal, upgrade, and ongoing support of BK Connect software maintenance for its existing HBK Pulse system equipment. This action is necessary to ensure continued functionality, system reliability, and access to timely technical support, as Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer is the exclusive provider of software updates and maintenance services for the HBK platform. The procurement is authorized under FAR 12.102(a), allowing the government to solicit from a single source due to the specialized nature of the software and lack of alternatives. The notice of intent was posted on June 26, 2026, with a response deadline of July 6, 2026, and is being managed by the CDC Office of Acquisition Services under solicitation number 2026-98070. While this is not a formal request for competitive bids, any responses received within the ten-day window will be reviewed to determine whether competition is warranted, though the government retains full discretion to proceed without competition. All submissions must be sent via email to Denedra Hardy at qfa5@cdc.gov, and the performance location is in Atlanta, Georgia. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 513210, reflecting software publishing services.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer for BK Connect Maintenance renewal upgrade & support. This software maintenance renewal is necessary to keep the CDC’s current HBK Pulse system equipment working and to ensure the availability of timely support. Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer is the sole source provider of software maintenance/updates and technical support for the HBK software platforms. This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within ten (10) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to Denedra Hardy at qfa5@cdc.gov by July 6, 2026.
