SAM #75D301-26-Q-79319

CDC Solicits Artisan Link Pro Special Stain System and Configuration with Installation and Warranty

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch, is seeking to procure specialized laboratory equipment for tissue-based diagnostics. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch - CDC Distribution Center, Atlanta, GA - OEMs and Vendors: - Leica Biosystems (manufacturer of Artisan Link Pro Special Stain System) - Products Requested: - Artisan Link Pro Special Stain System (Cat #AR31030), quantity: 1 - Diagnostic Artisan Link Pro System Configuration and Warranty (Cat #SYSPT-ARLNP), quantity: 1 - Services Requested: - Installation and calibration of the Artisan Link Pro Special Stain System - Electronic installation report within 10 business days after installation - Unique Requirements: - Brand name only: Artisan Link Pro Special Stainer - Compliance with information security, privacy, and Section 508 accessibility standards - Urgent replacement of aging equipment to maintain CLIA diagnostic operations - On-site installation and calibration at CDC Atlanta - Warranty and ongoing support during business hours

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services (OAS), is issuing this Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the acquisition of one (1) Artisan Link Pro Special Stainer, brand name only, including delivery, installation, calibration, and associated installation documentation.

The equipment will support the CDC Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (IDPB) in performing specialized staining techniques used for tissue-based diagnostics. This acquisition addresses a time-sensitive mission need to replace aging laboratory equipment and maintain continuity of IDPB’s diagnostic operations. The Artisan Link Pro provides the small-batch testing capability required by the laboratory and supports continuity with existing CLIA diagnostic processes.

This is a competitive brand-name-only requirement. The brand-name restriction applies to the product required and does not restrict competition to a particular vendor. Vendors capable of furnishing the required Artisan Link Pro Special Stainer are encouraged to submit quotations in accordance with the attached RFQ.

The Government anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.

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