What this opportunity is
The Department of Health and Human Services is procuring an annual maintenance agreement for two Peak Scientific Nitrogen Gas Generators, used to support mass spectrometers and DNA sequencers at the Biotechnology Core Facility Branch. This opportunity is open to all businesses, with no set-aside used. The contract will run for four years, from September 10, 2026 to September 09, 2030, with the possibility of three one-year options. The notice type is a Special Notice, indicating that interested parties should track the solicitation rather than bid.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Statement of Work / Performance Work Statement
Title: Annual Maintenance Agreement for Peak Scientific Nitrogen Gas Generators
Period of performance of this contract is: September 10, 2026 to September 09, 2030
Base Period: September 10, 2026 to September 09, 2027
Option Period One: September 10, 2027 to September 09, 2028
Option Period Two: September 10, 2028 to September 09, 2029
Option Period Three: September 10, 2029 to September 09, 2030
SECTION 1 – BACKGROUND
The Biotechnology Core Facility Branch (BCFB) within the Division of Core Laboratory Services and Response (DCLSR) is a service core for CDC researchers. The mission of BCFB is to provide various analytical services to CDC. Within the branch, there are three teams – DNA synthesis, Peptide Synthesis, and Proteomics – which use mass spectrometer systems for proteomics analysis and analytical quality control (QC) of the branches synthetic products. The branch maintains several kinds of mass spectrometers which perform various QC and analytical roles. A critical support piece of equipment for the mass spectrometers is nitrogen gas generators. Currently, BCFB maintains two nitrogen gas generators. Two Peak Scientific Genius XE35 are operated as a bank and support multiple systems including the Thermo Scientific Lumos Orbitrap, the Bruker timsTOF Pro, and the Pacific Bioscience Sequel II. This acquisition is for the maintenance contract for both of the Peak Scientific Genius XE35 units.
SUBSECTION A – DEFINITIONS
BCFB –Biotechnology Core Facility Branch
DCLSR – Division of Core Laboratory Services and Response
nanoLC – nanoliter per minute flow liquid chromatograph
QMS – Quality Management System
QC – Quality Control
SECTION 2 – PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this procurement is to obtain an equipment maintenance agreement for the two Peak Scientific Genius XE35 nitrogen gas generators used within BCFB to support mass spectrometers and DNA sequencers.
SECTION 3 – SCOPE OF WORK
The contractor will provide a Complete Plan 48/72 Service Plan (SL3a-Teir-NA) support service for the following systems:
1. Genius XE35 120V - SL0 S/N: 722100430 CDC Barcode: 247337
2. Genius XE35 120V - SL0 S/N: 724060569 CDC Barcode: 252756
SECTION 4 – TASKS TO BE PERFORMED
Provide equipment maintenance of
Genius XE35 120V - SL0 S/N: 722100430 CDC Barcode: 247337
Genius XE35 120V - SL0 S/N: 724060569 CDC Barcode: 252756
Provide on-site service visits with a maximum 48-hour response
Provide unlimited parts for any service
Includes Engineer labor and travel
Provide priority status for technical support inquiries
Conduct one Scheduled Preventative Maintenance visit
SECTION 5 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS
No Government Furnished Materials
SECTION 6 – PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Period of Performance is September 10, 2026 to September 09, 2030.
Optional Periods of Performance:
Option Period One: September 10, 2027 to September 09, 2028
Option Period Two: September 10, 2028 to September 09, 2029
Option Period Three: September 10, 2029 to September 09, 2030
SUBSECTION A – PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Performance for this contract will be entirely onsite, within the United States, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Roybal Campus, 1600 Clifton Rd., NE, Bldg 23, 12th Floor.
SUBSECTION B – CONTRACT SUPPORT HOURS
Contract support hours will be scheduled during normal business hours of the Biotechnology Core Facility Branch, Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST, depending on the business hours of the laboratory receiving the services.
SECTION 7 – TRAVEL
Government funded travel is not applicable to this contract.
SECTION 8 – DELIVERABLES/REPORTING SCHEDULE
SECTION 9 – REFERENCE MATERIALS
Not applicable
SECTION 10 – MINIMUM VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS
Technician shall be vendor certified on instrument(s) being serviced.
SECTION 11 – ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Not applicable
Information Security and Privacy
Baseline Security Requirements:
Applicability. The requirements herein apply whether the entire contract or modification (hereafter "contract"), or portion thereof, includes either or both of the following:
Access (Physical or Logical) to Government Information: A Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) will have or will be given the ability to have, routine physical (entry) or logical (electronic) access to government information.
Operate a Federal System Containing Information: A Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) will operate a federal system and information technology containing data that supports the CDC mission. In addition to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 2.1 definition of "information technology" (IT), the term as used in this section includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources.
Safeguarding Information and Information Systems. All government information and information systems must be protected in accordance with HHS/CDC policies and level of risk. At a minimum, the Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) must:
Protect the:
Confidentiality, which means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, based on the security terms found in this contract, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information;
Integrity, which means guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity; and
Availability, which means ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information.
Categorize all information owned and/or collected/managed on behalf of CDC and information systems that store, process, and/or transmit CDC information in accordance…
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