Qiagen QIAcuity Digital PCR Instruments Maintenanc

The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking to sole source a maintenance contract for two Qiagen QIAcuity Digital PCR Instruments located at the Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental Research Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a period of performance from August 8, 2026, to August 7, 2027. This action is based on the determination that only one responsible source—Qiagen or its authorized service provider—can meet the specific technical requirements for repair and maintenance of these specialized instruments. The contractor must ensure all repairs are performed by a field engineer certified by Qiagen using only original equipment manufacturer certified parts, and must guarantee that the instruments remain fully functional and operating in accordance with manufacturer specifications. The service includes an annual planned maintenance visit at no additional cost, priority telephone and email access to technical support, and a two-working-day on-site response time from receipt of any service request. All service visit reports and documentation of installed certified replacement parts must be provided to the EPA point of contact. The solicitation number is 68HERL26Q0066, and responses in the form of a capability statement must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Umekki Curry by 4:00 PM EDT on July 6, 2026. This is not a competitive solicitation, and the government will not cover any costs incurred by parties submitting information. The NAICS code for this procurement is 334516, and all performance obligations are tied to the specified location in Cincinnati, Ohio.