On September 25, 2026, Amendment 0001 withdrew the Total Small Business Set-Aside for the Artisan Link Pro Special Stainer requirement and opened the RFQ to unrestricted competition, because OEM Agilent Technologies confirmed the product is not sold through reseller channels. The CDC Office of Acquisition Services seeks one Artisan Link Pro Special Stainer, brand name only, including delivery, installation, calibration, and associated documentation. The equipment will support the CDC Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch in specialized tissue-based diagnostic staining and replace aging laboratory equipment for time-sensitive diagnostic continuity. The requirement remains brand-name-only, though the restriction applies to the product and does not limit competition to a particular vendor. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.