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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ

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1. REQUEST NO.

75D301-26-Q-79299

2. DATE ISSUED

09/22/2026

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

000HCCCK-2026-00072

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chamblee Campus Building 102, MS S102-4

4770 Buford Hwy

Atlanta GA 303413717

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (No collect calls) x

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has a Brand Name or Equal requirement for a Metrohm i-Raman NXG 785 S system and the initial installation with training, and a μStat-i M8ONE instrument.

Please submit quotation to Marcus Lindsey at yzg2@cdc.gov, no later than 2:00PM EST on September 22, 2026.

b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS

c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS

d. CALENDAR DAYS

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

a. NAME OF QUOTER

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: 75D301-26-Q-79299 Title: Metrohm i-Raman NXG 785 S system and a μStat-i M8ONE instrument

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 75D301-26-Q-79299 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for for a Metrohm i-Raman NXG 785 S system and the initial installation with training, and a μStat-i M8ONE instrument. This is a brand name or equal requirement.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the acquisition of items listed in Section B - Contract Line Items (CLINS). The CDC will select the quote that is technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated priced. Please either fill in the dollar amounts or provide a quote containing the same information including a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, units of measure, and options, if applicable.

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

This is a Brand Name or Equal Requirement. To meet the needs of the Government, the equipment must meet the following salient characteristics equal to or better than what is listed below:

Salient characteristics:

· i-Raman NXG 785S

· Instrument Resolution : < 4 cm-1 (to resolve crystalline silica and PFAS peaks from overlapping signals in complex samples)

· Laser wavelength: 785 nm (optimal balance between suppressing fluorescence and adequate Raman scattering efficiency as demonstrated by our previous studies)

· Spectral range: 100 – 3350 cm-1 (application to wide range of chemicals; capture both low-frequency mineral lattice phonon modes and high-frequency organic C–H/O–H modes)

· Laser power: minimum 300 mW, 450 mW preferred (to allow trace crystalline silica detection below 1 microgram)

· Detector cooling: at least -25°C (for high signal-to-noise ratio, trace crystalline silica detection)

· Field portability: Battery-powered, ~ 12 kg weight and ~ 1 cubic foot volume (instrument must be hand-portable with respect to form factor and weight to allow carrying it to field sites. Instrument will be used on field sites for measurement applications and must be battery-operated for standalone operation)

· Metrohm µ-stat -i M8ONE

· One 8 channel μStat-i M8ONE (Bi) potentiostat/galvanostat/impedance analyzer (with free re I-CABSTAT and SV-I-DUMMYEC)

· Seven μStat Cable connectors for μStat-400 and conventional electrodes

· Standard half day training with up to 4 hours of on-site training

· Optional Half Day Training for programming and electrode setup Offerors proposing an equal product shall provide compatible accessories meeting the stated salient characterics.

Metrohm i-Raman NxG 785 S system. Includes 1.5 m BAC102 fiber optic probe and power and connection accessories.

SpecSuite license for identification. Includes library management module and identification module.

SpecSuite license for quantification. Includes quantitative model development module and routine analysis prediction.

Installation service for Portable Raman.

DRP-STAT-I-M8ONE

µStat-i M8ONE (Bi)potentiostat/Galvanostat/Impedance Analyze µStat-i M8ONE (Bi)potentiostat/Galvanostat/Impedance Analyzer (EIS) (includes free: 1 x ref. I-CABSTAT; 1 x ref. SV-I-DUMMYEC) - 8 channels

µStat Cable connector for µStat-i 400 and conventional elect µStat Cable connector for µStat-i 400 and conventional electrodes

Standard On-Site Half Day Training

Estimated Shipping Charges

Total Price $_________________

Delivery to:

NIOSH

5555 Ridge Ave

Taft, OH 45213

United States

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 - FAR 52.252-2 -- CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR Overhaul - FAR Part Deviation Guidance | Acquisition.GOV PART 352 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES | Acquisition.GOV

(End of Clause)

FAR SOURCE TITLE AND DATE

C.2 - FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

352.232-71 Electronic submission of payment requests

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause -

Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request.

(End of Clause) CDCG.02 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (Jul 2017) Performance of the work hereunder shall be subject to the technical directions of the designated COR for this contract.

As used herein, technical directions are directions to the Contractor which fill in details, suggests possible lines of inquiry, or otherwise completes the general scope of work set forth herein. These technical directions must be within the general scope of work and may not alter the scope of work or cause changes of such a nature as to justify an adjustment in the stated contract price/cost, or any stated limitation thereof.

In the event that the Contractor believes full implementation of any of these directions may exceed the scope of the contract, he or she shall notify the originator of the technical direction and the Contracting Officer, immediately or as soon as possible, in a letter or e-mail separate of any required report(s). No technical direction, nor its fulfillment, shall alter or abrogate the rights and obligations fixed in this contract.

The Government COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of this contract. Contract changes shall be made only by the Contracting Officer through properly written modification(s) to the contract.

The Government will provide the Contractor with a copy of the COR delegation memorandum upon request.

CDCG.07 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Feb 2018)

(a) The Government shall use electronic funds transfer to the maximum extent possible when making payments under this contract. FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer –System for Award Management, requires the contractor to designate in writing a financial institution for receipt of electronic funds transfer payments.

(b) In the case that EFT information is not within the System of Award Management, FAR 52.232-34 requires mandatory submission of Contractor’s EFT information directly to the office designated in this contract to receive that information (hereafter: “designated office”); see below. The contractor shall submit the EFT information within the form titled “ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form” to the address indicated below. Note: The form is either attached to this contract (see Section J, List of Attachments) or may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer or the CDC Office of Financial Resources at 678-475-4510.

(c) In cases where the contractor has previously provided such information, i.e., pursuant to a prior contract/order, and been enrolled in the program, the form is not required unless the designated financial institution has changed.

(d) The completed form shall be mailed or sent via facsimile after award, but no later than 14 calendar days before an invoice is submitted, to the following address:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Financial Resources (OFR)

P.O. Box 15580 Atlanta, GA 30333

Or – Fax copy to: 404-638-5342

CDCH.10 Artificial Intelligence Compliance and Risk Management Plan (May 2026) The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including GenAI, is prohibited without an approved AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan. The contractor is responsible for updating the AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan throughout the life of the contract as changes occur. If a change to AI use, AI functionality, AI model, or deployment configuration is anticipated, the contractor must notify the contracting officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) immediately and provide a revised plan. The government will issue approval or disapproval before AI can be incorporated. The offeror must identify whether the planned or potential AI use may involve a high-impact AI use case (as defined in defined in Appendix A of OMB-M-25-21) and must provide sufficient descriptive information for the Government to complete any required AI impact or high-impact assessment.

The AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan must:

1. Identify the specific tasks or functions where AI will be used.

2. Explain how logs, audits, or other forms of AI generated data will be stored, used, retained, or deleted.

3. State whether the AI technologies are open-source, proprietary, or any other type.

4. Include applicable model cards or system documentation describing the AI technologies used.

5. Describe how bias in AI models and outputs will be identified, monitored, and mitigated, including the origin, quality, and weighting of data.

6. Explain the AI safeguards in place, including compliance and risk management practices, protections against unauthorized data access, and steps taken to manage bias and reduce risk in alignment with applicable AI policies and directives.

7. Describe internal policies governing AI use, including transparency, accountability, data integrity, accuracy, protection of sensitive or proprietary information, foreseeable risks, and potential social impacts.

8. Explain how the contractor will assess and prevent unfair or disparate impacts, address privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties concerns, and prevent misuse, unauthorized use, or corruption of AI systems.

9. Confirm that the AI solution will not make or support decisions based on unlawful discrimination in violation of federal civil rights laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

10. Describe how applicable technological or voluntary consensus standards will be incorporated to reduce acquisition and operational risk

11. The plan must describe how Government data, outputs, prompts, logs, and outputs be accessed, used, protected, retained, deleted, and transferred, and identify any proposed limitations on Government rights, access, or reuse.

12. The AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan will be reviewed by the Government and an approval or disapproval issued.

CDCH.14 Records Management Obligations (Jun 2020)

A. Applicability The following applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

B. Definitions “Federal record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal record:

1. includes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) records.

2. does not include personal materials.

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their CDC contract.

4. may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

C. Requirements

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. CDC and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of CDC or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to CDC control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the contract. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and CDC guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with CDC policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public CDC information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take CDC-provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

D. Flowdown of requirements to subcontractors

1. The Contractor shall incorporate the entire substance of the terms and conditions herein, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this contract, and must require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth herein will be attributed to the Contractor.

D.1 - FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR Overhaul - FAR Part Deviation Guidance | Acquisition.GOV

PART 352 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES | Acquisition.GOV

(End of provision)

HHSAR 352.239-72 Information System Security Plan and Accreditation. (Deviation) (Feb 2024)

As prescribed in 339.106-70(a), insert the following provision:

All offers submitted in response to this solicitation or request for quotation shall address the approach for completing the security plan and accreditation requirements in clause 352.239-71, Security Requirements for Information Technology Resources.

HHSAR 352.239-78 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice. (Deviation) (Feb 2024) As prescribed in 339.203-70(a), insert the following provision:

(a) Any offeror responding to this solicitation must comply with established HHS Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html.

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 352.239-79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, and documentation meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an appropriate HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist (see https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) or an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) (based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) see https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), in accordance with the completion instructions. The purpose of the checklists and conformance reports are to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, and documentation conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. Checklists and ACRs evaluate—in detail—whether the ICT conforms to specific Section 508 accessibility standards and identifies remediation efforts needed to address conformance issues.

(c) If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

(d) In order to facilitate the Government's determination whether proposed ICT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an Accessibility Conformance Report, in accordance with its completion instructions and tailored to the requirements in the solicitation. The purpose of the Report is to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The template allows offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document, in detail, whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues. Instructions for preparing the HHS Section 508 Evaluation Template are available at https://Section508.gov/.

(e) In order to facilitate the Government's determination whether proposed ICT services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must provide enough information to assist the Government in determining that the ICT services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards, including any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.

(f) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any inability to conform to Section 508 requirements. If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

(g) Items delivered as electronic content must be accessible to HHS acceptance criteria. Checklist for various formats are available at http://508.hhs.gov/. Materials, other than items incidental to contract management, that are final items for delivery should be accompanied by the appropriate checklist, except upon approval of the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative.

SECTION E – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO OFFERORS

E.1 - Quotation Preparation Instructions

Quotation Format

The offeror must fill in the dollar amounts for each contract line item number (CLIN) in SECTION B, or replicate in your quotation document.

Quotation Due Date

The quotation must be received no later than 2:00PM EST, on September 22, 2026. Sent via email to Marcus Lindey at yzg2@cdc.gov. Quotations shall remain valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days.

Price Analysis

A price analysis will be conducted to determine the reasonableness of the pricing. The quotation will be evaluated to establish that the proposed prices are reasonable and reflect a clear understanding of the requirements.

E.2 - Evaluation Factors and Basis for Award

Evaluation Factors

1. Technical Capability

2. Price

Basis for Award

This is a Brand Name or Equal acquisition. The Government will determine equality by comparison of the proposed item(s) against the salient characteristics. Equality will be determined solely by whether the offered product meets all mandatory salient characteristics identified in Section B. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

1. Technical Capability – This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must provide the following for their proposed item(s):

· manufacturer

· model number

· specifications

· narrative demonstrating compliance

2. Price – This factor will not be scored or rated. The offeror’s response will be evaluated for price reasonableness using one or more of the price analysis techniques in FAR 15.404-1.

OTHER

(See Schedule)

FOB

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