Annual Maintenance and Support for Thermo Fisher Watson Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically the Division of Applied Regulatory Science (DARS), is seeking annual maintenance and support for its Thermo Fisher Watson Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) under Full and Open Competition. The LIMS is critical for managing data from internal research and external collaborations, supporting various bioanalytical studies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Quotes are due by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for annual maintenance and support services for the Thermo Fisher Watson LIMS. The system is utilized for essential functions including pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling, bioequivalence studies, drug metabolism and transport, and other bioanalytical analyses.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month base year (09/28/2026 - 09/27/2027) and four (4) 12-month option years, extending through 09/27/2031.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- Place of Performance: Silver Spring, MD.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact by June 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Quotes must meet or exceed all non-cost technical requirements.
- Key Deadlines:
- Questions Due: June 4, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: June 12, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
Additional Notes
Quoters must be authorized resellers or servicing agents and provide detailed quotes, including license numbers and product descriptions. Quotes must not contain macros. Extensive security, privacy, and accessibility requirements (including FIPS, NIST, Section 508) are detailed in the solicitation. Electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is required. The government is not obligated to make an award.