Notice of Intent to Sole Source - CTL Analyzer Maintenance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), soliciting from a single source, to Cellular Technology Limited (CTL), for a maintenance agreement on a CTL Analyzer (Model S6MACRO-01-3743).

The agreement will cover preventive maintenance, repair, and OEM-certified parts and service for the Analyzer, which is mission-critical to the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases.

Justification

OEM Exclusivity: CTL is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the sole provider of maintenance, parts, and service for the S6MACRO-01-3743 Analyzer.

Warranty and Certification: Only CTL can guarantee certified technicians, OEM parts, and factory-level warranty coverage.

Compatibility and Performance: Service from third parties would void OEM certification and potentially compromise data integrity required for CDC’s research activities.

Market Research: Market research confirmed no other vendors are authorized to provide maintenance for this model.

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

However, interested parties who believe they can provide equivalent services may submit capability statements, which shall be considered solely for determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in response to this notice.

Responses

Responses must be received no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), September 18, 2025, and sent electronically to:

Point of Contact:

Eric A. Uhls

Contract Specialist

Email: kpy5@cdc.gov

Phone: 770.488.2923