Direct High-Speed Alphanumeric Printing System for Labware
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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), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) / Office of Vaccines Research and Review (OVRR), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Direct High-Speed Alphanumeric Printing System for Labware. This acquisition supports ongoing studies requiring high-throughput labeling of samples for storage under extreme temperature conditions at its Silver Spring, MD facility. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM Central Time on April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The FDA requires a Direct High-Speed Alphanumeric Printing System capable of:
- High-throughput, non-manual labeling of tubes (1.5 mL to 50 mL conical) and 96-well plates.
- Producing labels that withstand storage at temperatures down to -160°C for a decade and are resistant to smearing from liquid water or alcohol.
- Being benchtop size, less than 40" x 20" (W x L).
- Operating with 100-240 volts AC power.
- Including a one-year ink subscription.
- Providing a minimum one-year warranty with on-site preventative maintenance, software updates, and free parts/labor/shipping.
- Offering on-site installation and training.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Quantity: 1 system
- FOB Destination: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA.
- Price quotes must be FOB Destination, inclusive of all shipping, handling, delivery, installation, and training charges.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: 1:00 PM Central Time on April 17, 2026.
- Submission Method: E-mail quotes/proposals to howard.nesmith@fda.hhs.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable and responsible offeror. Technical acceptability will be determined by reviewing descriptive material demonstrating compliance with all technical requirements. Price will be evaluated after technical acceptability.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 334118 - Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing.
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR and HHSAR provisions by reference. Offerors must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and submit an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) or Checklist. Electronic documents must not contain macros. The government is not responsible for locating information not explicitly identified in the proposal.