CDC Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Inhalation Support / TSI MOUDI-II Instrument

Project ID: 75D301-26-Q-98063 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Deadline	06/25/26
Posted	06/15/26
Estimated Value	<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Location	Morgantown, WV United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract using simplified acquisition procedures and is not a request for competitive quotes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole-source purchase order using the procedures at RFO 12.102(a) as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement due to the intended vendor, TSI Incorporated being the only company making a Micro Orifice Uniform-Deposit Impactors (MOUDI) that meets the wide range of size classification, and the ability to deposit the samples uniformly for inhalation research. The statement of work and specifications are attached. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. Any party who believes they can perform this requirement should submit a capability statement for consideration by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received by the government as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by a party who responds to this notice. A party may identify their interest and submit a capability statement by 4pm (EST) on 17 June 2026. Responses, including questions about this notice, should be sent via email to Contract Specialist, Aminah Gary at uuu0@cdc.gov

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole-source purchase order to TSI Incorporated, the only company manufacturing the Micro Orifice Uniform-Deposit Impactors (MOUDI) that meet specific requirements for inhalation research. TSI Inc. is a US-based instrument manufacturer with ISO 9001:2015 certification, supplying high-performance laboratory instrumentation to various sectors including government and research institutions. The goal of this contract is to procure a MOUDI that enables detailed study of inhalable particle sizes and their health effects. Work Details The contract involves the purchase of a 10 stage Micro Orifice Uniform Deposit Impactor (MOUDI) Particle Sizer, which will allow the Health Effects Laboratory Division to obtain mass-based particle size distributions for test dusts, powders, droplets, and aerosol samples over a size range of 0.05 to 18 micrometers. The instrument does not connect to a computer or generate digital data; it features disposable foil collection plates weighed pre and post sample collection. Additionally, disposable membrane filters can be used for particle collection for viewing with existing laboratory equipment. The deliverables include: 1. MOUDI-II - Sizes particles from 0.05 to 18 um based on mass - Quantity: 1 - Delivery Date: 06/01/2026 2. Shipping cost to NIOSH Morgantown - Quantity: 1 - Delivery Date: 06/01/2026. Period of Performance 06/01/2026 – 05/31/2027 Place of Performance NIOSH Morgantown: 1095 Willowdale Road, Building L, Mail Stop 2027, Morgantown, WV, 26505 – Laboratory 3614. Bidder Requirements This opportunity is set aside for Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). Offerors must comply with established HHS Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility standards as per Section 508 requirements.

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