Combined Synopsis/Solicitation & Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Acquisition of Element Biosciences AVITI Sequencing System
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 75F40126Q00233
- Agency
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FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services
Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- College Park, Maryland 20740, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The FDA's Office of Acquisition and Grant Services seeks acquisition of an Element Biosciences AVITI Sequencing System under sole-source authority (FAR 6.103-1), with quotes due August 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Though a sole-source procurement, any responsible offeror may submit a quote for consideration.
Place of performance is College Park, Maryland (5001 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20740). The FDA's Office of Applied Microbiology and Toxicology requires a mid-throughput benchtop sequencing platform with dual independent flowcells for concurrent metagenomic and genomic-based foodborne pathogen surveillance. Technical specifications include non-PCR-based library preparation, at least two independent configurable flowcells, tunable sequencing output (2 x 75 to 2 x 300 read length, 100 million to 2 billion read counts), and greater than 85% Q30 sequencing data quality. Optional on-board target enrichment hybridization capability is available.
The contract is Firm Fixed Price. The procurement includes three line items: the AVITI system with 12-month warranty, installation, training, and consumables; freight; and individually addressable lanes enablement. The contractor must provide OEM-authorized installation and training, one-year warranty covering repairs or replacements, all user manuals and documentation, and ensure all service personnel meet security requirements (U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or passport information submitted 10 business days prior to visit). Delivery occurs during business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM). Quotations should be submitted to Natalie Brown at Natalie.Brown@fda.hhs.gov with subject line "RFQ 75F40126Q00233 Acquisition of Element Biosciences AVITI Sequencing System." NAICS code is 334516; PSC code is 6640. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.
Notice text
See attached RFQ
Disclaimer
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 75F40126Q00233 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
The Government intends to negotiate and solicit with only one source Element Biosciences, 10055 Barnes Canyon Rd., Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92121, USA for the Acquisition of Element Biosciences AVITI Sequencing System under the authority of FAR (6.103-1). This is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible offeror may submit a quote which will be given due consideration by the agency.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
- NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees
- PSC Code: 6640 – Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Set-Aside: Sole Source
- Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Acquisition Method: FAR 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ 75F40126Q00233.pdf |
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