Notice of Intent to Award a Brand Name Contract

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract on a brand-name only basis for the E-Control Systems, Inc. (OEM) e-Controls temperature, CO2, humidity, and door-access monitoring system. The system must meet applicable National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements and support the existing secure remote monitoring and text-alert functionality used by CDC. The vendor will be responsible for maintaining the system, providing annual calibration, and offering technical support throughout the life of the contract. Key aspects of the job include: • Maintaining the existing e-Controls temperature monitoring system • Providing an annual plan for performing tasks • Installing replacement door sensor hardware on existing or newly acquired CLIA equipment • Performing installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), and performance qualification (PQ) on new systems installations • Repairing or replacing any sensor or other part needed to keep the system fully operational • Providing on-site refresher and new training for staff as needed • Offering technical support throughout the life of the contract