FDA Electronic Laboratory Notebook

The FDA Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a master contract designed to provide the Food and Drug Administration with advanced scientific software solutions, specifically electronic laboratory notebook platforms, associated software licenses, and related professional services. The contract, with a total ceiling value of $8 million and an ultimate completion date of May 2028, supports the FDA's digital transformation initiatives in health product review processes. Core Informatics, LLC, a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, has been the primary contractor delivering comprehensive laboratory information management system (LIMS) and electronic laboratory notebook technologies.

Task orders under this IDIQ contract demonstrate a range of procurement activities, predominantly focused on software licenses, engineering support services, and professional consulting. Most task orders have ranged from $20,550 to $300,000, with contract types including firm fixed price and time and materials. The contracts consistently show no small business set-aside, indicating full and open competition. Task orders have covered diverse scientific domains, including support for Gulf Coast Seafood Laboratory, Moffett Center Proficiency Testing Laboratory, and investigator training services. The work is consistently performed from Core Informatics' locations in Maryland, with delivery orders typically having completion dates between 6-12 months. The contract vehicle enables the FDA to rapidly acquire specialized scientific software and support services to enhance its research and development capabilities.