Solicitation_CBER-2026-135968.pdf

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research for a complete 2D High-Density Multi-Electrode Array (MEA) Electrophysiology Platform. The solicitation number is RFQ_CBER-2026-135968, issued September 14, 2026, with questions due September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET and quotations due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. The anticipated contract type is firm-fixed-price with no set-asides for small business, allowing unrestricted competition. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). Quotations shall be submitted electronically in English with prices stated in U.S. dollars.

The Government seeks a single complete MEA platform including workstation, hardware, accessories, software, five compatible high-density recording plates/chips, on-site installation/verification/calibration, operator training, user manuals, a two-year manufacturer warranty, and three optional one-year post-warranty maintenance periods. Delivery must occur within 60 calendar days of award to the FDA's White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, Maryland, with installation and verification completed within 75 calendar days. Award will be made to the lowest-priced quotation that is technically acceptable, meeting all minimum requirements specified in Attachment 1 (Statement of Work) and Attachment 2 (Technical Compliance Matrix). The platform must support at least 2,000 electrodes per recording well at 10 kHz sampling rate, 1,000 simultaneous electrodes at 20 kHz, spatial resolution of 30 micrometers or less, continuous active sensing area greater than 10 mm², multi-well capability, environmental controls, Windows-based software, and support for raised pillar arrays. Quotations must include firm-fixed pricing for the base system and all three option years, proposed manufacturer and model numbers, completed technical compliance matrix with supporting documentation, warranty confirmation, and evidence of active SAM.gov registration.