Bid guide
How to bid on a ZEISS Service Agreement and Software Upgrades for CDC
What the CDC is buying
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) needs a one-year service agreement and software upgrades for its ZEISS laboratory equipment. This is a firm fixed price commercial contract.
The CDC intends to award this contract to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC without full and open competition. However, other firms that believe they can meet this requirement are invited to submit a written capability statement for consideration.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 23, 2026. All written responses must be received by August 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered.
The government will review all timely submissions. A decision by the government not to compete this procurement, based on the responses to this notice, is at its sole discretion. The government will not pay for any information received.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for firms with the proven ability to provide ZEISS service agreements and software upgrades for laboratory equipment. It specifically targets vendors who can demonstrate their experience, assets, background, and capacity to perform the required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, or schedule.
Firms that can offer equivalent services to those provided by Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC are encouraged to respond.
How to respond
To respond, you must submit a written capability statement via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. Your response must clearly reference solicitation number 75D30126Q99094.
Your capability statement should detail your firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work. Telephone responses will not be accepted. All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to do business with the federal government.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your capability statement, focus on demonstrating a direct match to the CDC's stated need for a ZEISS service agreement and software upgrades. Provide concrete examples of your firm's experience with similar equipment and services.
Clearly articulate how your firm can meet the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule requirements. Ensure your SAM registration is active and up to date, as this is a mandatory requirement for federal government contractors.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; the original posting controls.