Aqualab TDL 2 or equivalent (x2 instruments)

The Food and Drug Administration's Office of Acquisition and Grant Services is seeking to procure two Aqualab TDL 2 water activity meters or equivalent instruments for delivery to separate laboratory locations in Irvine, California and Jamaica, New York. The meters must feature a tunable diode laser, benchtop model configuration, water activity measurement capabilities, temperature reading accuracy, and a graphical display. All instruments must be newly manufactured, compatible with 120V power, include startup supplies, and come with a 12-month warranty covering parts and labor. This Sources Sought Notice is intended as market research to identify capable vendors rather than a formal solicitation; however, interested vendors must submit detailed capability statements by January 23, 2026, at 10:00 am Central Time via email to suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov, referencing the notice number 75F40126SSN132647. The evaluation will focus on vendors' technical capabilities, company qualifications, and ability to meet the specified instrument requirements, with particular emphasis on small business and domestic product providers.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement. The contract requires delivery of both instruments within 90 days of award, with one meter destined for each laboratory location. The notice does not specify a budget range or anticipated award value, and no incumbent contractor or previous vendor is identified in the available documentation. The procurement seeks two units of the same or equivalent instrument type, making this a straightforward equipment acquisition rather than a service-based contract. This pre-solicitation notice represents the initial phase of the acquisition process, with formal solicitation documents expected to follow based on responses and market research findings gathered from interested vendors.