Eppendorf Maintenance/Upgrade - OHPt SM

The State of Illinois, specifically the Department of Public Health, is issuing a sole source contract to Eppendorf North America for the repair, upgrade, and maintenance of Eppendorf equipment, including New Brunswick and Dasgip products. This contract will cover services such as component replacement, internal adjustments, and any other necessary maintenance to ensure proper functioning and warranty coverage of the state's Eppendorf equipment. The contract is being awarded on a sole source basis, as Eppendorf North America is the sole authorized provider for service and maintenance of their products in North America. The hearing to cancel the notice of intent to award this sole source contract will be held unless an interested party submits written comments or requests a public hearing by October 19, 2018 at 4 p.m.

This sole source contract opportunity does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the type of organization that can respond, as Eppendorf North America is the only authorized provider. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the contract does not appear to require any specific existing infrastructure or technology integration. The documents do not provide any details on the potential award value or budget range for this contract.