Aqualab TDL 2 or equivalent (x2 instruments)
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Qualification Details
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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is soliciting quotes for two Aqualab TDL 2, or equivalent, water activity meters. These instruments are required for microbiological testing at the FDA's Irvine and New York Medical Products Laboratories. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two newly manufactured, turn-key water activity meters, including all necessary hardware, components, instruments, computers, and software. Operations and maintenance manuals (hard copy and/or electronic) must be provided. Key specifications include:
- Tunable diode laser technology.
- Benchtop model, maximum 11" L x 8" W x 6" H.
- Measurement range: 0.0000 to 1.0000 aw.
- Accuracy: ±0.0050 aw at 20°C; Repeatability: 0.0010 aw.
- Temperature range: 15°C to 50°C with ±0.10°C accuracy.
- Graphical display for water activity and temperature.
- Includes sample cups, lids, and cleaning materials.
- Power supply compatible with 120V, 60 Hz.
- Warranty of at least one year from FDA acceptance, covering troubleshooting, immediate access to replacement parts, and technical support.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Commercial Product - Firm Fixed Price.
- Delivery Terms: Within 90 days of contract award, inside delivery.
- Period for Acceptance of Offerors: Prices must be held firm through September 30, 2026.
- Response Date: February 4, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time.
- Published Date: January 28, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email only to Suzanne Martella at suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov. The Government intends to award to the lowest priced technically acceptable responsible quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by sufficient technical information demonstrating the quoted products meet or exceed requirements. Required documents include the firm's Unique Entity ID (UEI). Proprietary information must be clearly marked. An Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) is required for items not compliant with Section 508.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Only small businesses under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,000 employees, are eligible to submit quotes.
Additional Notes
The solicitation number is 75F40126Q132647. Key FAR and HHSAR provisions are incorporated by reference, including those related to the Buy American Act, Section 508 accessibility, and payment procedures via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).