Automated Vial Capper Machine and Labeler system

The FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services seeks an automated vial capper machine and labeler system, with proposals due July 31, 2026. The procurement is set-aside for small business concerns, though any sized business may submit a quote.

Place of performance is Silver Spring, Maryland (Building 52/72, Room 5296, Federal Research Center). The system must cap and label 3 mL and 5 mL glass vials using 13 mm and 20 mm aluminum crimp caps at a minimum production rate of 60 vials per minute, fit within a 16 by 5 foot footprint, and operate on standard 115-volt, 60-hertz single-phase facility power. The equipment must accommodate Pacific Vial Manufacturing part number VCAS202239S vials containing lyophilized antibody preparations. The system shall include a rotary table with stainless steel construction, wrap labeling capability for multiple label sizes (0.75" by 1.75" and 1" by 2.625"), automatic tray loader, and 4.3-inch color touchscreen HMI. Equipment must be newly manufactured, not refurbished, and include Factory Acceptance Testing prior to shipment.

Equipment delivery is due within 196 calendar days of award, with installation, qualification, and training completed within 226 calendar days. The anticipated award date is September 1, 2026, with delivery targeted for March 20, 2027. The contract includes a 12-month manufacturer's warranty covering parts, labor, travel, and one annual preventative maintenance visit, plus three optional one-year post-warranty service periods. All shipping, handling, installation, Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and training are included in quoted price with FOB destination to Silver Spring. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price for commercial items. Payment terms are Net 30 days after government acceptance via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. Contractor personnel must possess a Real ID or U.S. government-issued passport and comply with White Oak campus security procedures. The NAICS code is 333993 (Packaging Machinery Manufacturing); the PSC code is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). Questions were due July 21, 2026. Amendment 1 with Q&A was posted July 21, 2026. Contact: Nick Sartain, 301-796-1988.