bioMerieux consumables (strips, API, cards) for VITEK and VIDAS 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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services (OAGS), on behalf of the Office of Regulatory Testing and Surveillance (ORTS), has issued a Sources Sought Notice for bioMerieux consumables (or equivalent). This market survey aims to identify capable sources for strips, API, and cards compatible with the FDA's existing VIDAS and VITEK Automated Microbiology instrument systems. This is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Requirements
The FDA requires proprietary bioMerieux consumables or equivalent products. Key items include:
- API 20 E Strips (Catalog #20160): Box of 100 strips with specific biochemical reactions.
- API Listeria Strips (Catalog #10300): Box of 10 strips for differentiating Listeria species.
- SX2 Broth (Catalog #42121): 20 tubes for screening Salmonella species via VIDAS.
- VIDAS Strips: Including Salmonella 60T, Listeria 60T, SET2 (Staph Enterotoxin II), and QVC VIDAS 60T (Quality Control Test). These must be compatible with existing VIDAS instrumentation, have a minimum 6-month expiration, and include specific assay components.
- VITEK 2 Cards: Including VITEK 2 ANC, VITEK 2 BCL, VITEK 2 GN, and VITEK 2 GP. These must be compatible with existing VITEK 2 instrumentation, individually wrapped, and ready-to-use for identification of various bacteria and yeast.
- VITEK MS Slides and Reagent: Compatible with VITEK MS instruments for microorganism identification. All products must be delivered FOB Destination to multiple FDA laboratory facilities within the contiguous United States.
Anticipated Contract Details
- Contract Type: Anticipated single award, (5) year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
- Period of Performance: A base year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) plus four option periods, extending through May 31, 2031.
- Product/Service Code: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies.
- NAICS Code: 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with a Small Business Size Standard of 600 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Format: Capabilities statement submitted via email.
- Submission Deadline: On or before May 15, 2026, at 2:00 pm Central Daylight Time (CDT).
- Submission Contact: Tim Walbert at timothy.walbert@fda.hhs.gov.
- Required Information: Business name, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), address, business size status, point of contact, past performance (last 3 years), descriptive literature, GSA Schedule information (if applicable), Best in Class contract information (if applicable), subcontracting opportunities (if large business), warranty/payment terms, and product manufacture location.
- Evaluation: The government will use submitted information for market research to determine potential sources and capabilities. Responses must demonstrate capability, not just affirm it.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a market survey targeting small business vendors or small businesses capable of supplying U.S. products/services. However, other than small business concerns are also encouraged to submit capability statements.
Important Notes
- Responses with weblinks will not be opened.
- No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included.
- If stated requirements appear restrictive, comments detailing the concern should be submitted.