CD Spectropolarimeter System (Including Autosampler, Peltier Control, Software, PC) + 2 years of Post warranty maintenance

The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research seeks a complete CD spectropolarimeter system including autosampler, Peltier temperature controller, software, and dedicated workstation, plus two years of post-warranty preventative maintenance and unlimited repairs, with quotes due August 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Amendment A00001 was posted August 20, 2026, with minor specification changes and warranty updates; the closing date remains unchanged.

This is full and open competition under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, NAICS 334516. Place of performance and delivery is FDA/CBER, Building 72, Room G434, Silver Spring, Maryland 20993.

The system must deliver a wavelength range of 163–950 nm, baseline drift not exceeding 0.02 mdeg/hr, dual 150 W nitrogen-cooled xenon lamps with integrated nitrogen purge, stray light less than 0.0003% at 200 nm, and dual 96-well microplate autosampler capacity (minimum 192 samples per run) with sample volumes not exceeding 250 microliter per well. Peltier-based temperature control must span −40°C to +130°C. The dedicated workstation requires current-generation multi-core processor, 16 GB RAM minimum, 256 GB SSD minimum, Windows 11 Professional, and 3-year manufacturer support. Benchtop dimensions must not exceed 8 feet 10 inches wide, 22 inches deep, 70 inches high. Equipment must be newly manufactured (not refurbished) with factory-certified installation, performance verification, one full day on-site operator training for at least two attendees, and complete documentation. The warranty period runs from estimated December 15, 2026, through December 14, 2028, with optional extensions through December 14, 2030, subject to funding availability. Installation, qualification, and training must complete within 90 days of contract award.

The pricing schedule includes the spectropolarimeter system, factory-certified installation and performance verification, a trade-in credit for an existing Jasco J-810-150S unit (Serial No. B032460750), and two optional one-year post-warranty agreements. Contract type is Firm Fixed Price. The Government will award to the lowest priced technically acceptable responsible quoter. Quotes remain firm through September 30, 2026. Quoters must submit manufacturer-certified dimensions, technical specifications demonstrating compliance, an Accessibility Conformance Report for Section 508 applicability, letters of supply if authorized resellers, UEI number, and Service Contract Act exemption certification. Submit quotes by email only to Suzanne Martella at suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov.