Parts and accessories for Eppendorf EpMotion 5075 automated liquid handler upgrade
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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 Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)'s Office of Vaccines Research and Review (OVRR), Laboratory of Hepatitis Viruses (LHV), has issued a Sources Sought Notice for parts and accessories for the Eppendorf EpMotion 5075 automated liquid handler upgrade. This market survey aims to identify small business sources capable of providing these items to enhance laboratory throughput, improve precision and accuracy in liquid transfers, and reduce manual pipetting errors for next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation functions. Responses are due May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Need
The requirement is for new, not refurbished or used, hardware and plasticware accessories that are compatible with the Eppendorf EpMotion 5075. Plasticware must be PCR clean and DNase/RNase-free, with sterile, pre-racked 96-well tips. Biohazard waste bags must be autoclavable, PP material, 50 µm thick, and transparent. Specific items include dispensing tools, reservoirs, racks, adapters, waste bags, pipette tips, and thermoadapters, with 18 distinct items and quantities listed. Equivalent products meeting or exceeding specifications are acceptable.
Submission & Timeline
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation or request for proposal (RFP); no contract will be awarded directly from this announcement.
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time
- Published: May 11, 2026
- Submission Method: Email capability statements to suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov.
- Required Information: Submissions must include business name, Unique Entity ID (SAM), business address, website, business size status, point of contact information, past performance (last 3 years), descriptive literature, technical information demonstrating capability, and applicable GSA Schedule/SINs if available. Information regarding the place of manufacture is also requested.
Eligibility & Evaluation
The government is primarily seeking small business sources under NAICS 335416 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Other small businesses and vendors offering domestically-manufactured equivalent or compatible products are also encouraged to respond. Responses will be used to determine if small business sources exist and to assess their capability. Submissions should clearly demonstrate capability, as weblinks will not be reviewed.
Additional Notes
This is for information only, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs. Telephone calls or appointments will not be accepted. The government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information provided.