SAM #98976

CDC Sole Source Centrifuge Calibration and Maintenance Services from Thermo Fisher Scientific

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Health Effects Laboratory Division (HELD), is announcing a planned sole source procurement for centrifuge calibration and preventative maintenance services. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - Health Effects Laboratory Division (HELD) - OEM and Vendor: - Thermo Fisher Scientific Asheville LLC (highlighted as the sole OEM and service provider) - Services Requested: - Preventative maintenance and calibration of laboratory centrifuges - Visual and functional checks of: - Rotor condition - Imbalance indicators - Lid locks - Refrigeration performance (where applicable) - Overall mechanical integrity - Calibration of: - Rotational speed - Temperature - Timer - Imbalance or brake testing - All services performed in accordance with ISO 17025 standards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Thermo Fisher Scientific is the only OEM mentioned - Emphasis on ISO 17025 calibration standards for accuracy and reliability - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Services are critical for ensuring reliable and reproducible experimental results in laboratory settings

Description

The purpose of this acquisition is to have Health Effects Laboratory Division (HELD) centrifuges undergo preventative maintenance and calibration. Regular calibration of centrifuges is essential because it ensures that rotational speed, temperature control (when applicable), and timing functions remain accurate, which directly affects the reliability and reproducibility of experimental results. The vendor shall perform visual and functional checks for rotor condition, imbalance indicators, lid locks, refrigeration performance (where applicable), and overall mechanical integrity.  Key parameters will be calibrated according to International Standard Organization (ISO) 17025 standards.

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