DARS Laboratory Supplies

The FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services has issued a Special Notice for laboratory supplies needed by the Division of Applied Regulatory Science (DARS). This Notice of Intent to Sole Source, published on July 9, 2025, announces the FDA's intention to award a Firm Fixed Price contract to Fisher Scientific Company, LLC for critical laboratory reagents and consumables. The contract will supply six DARS laboratories with essential materials including cell lines, cell media, chemicals, and other consumable items necessary for ongoing operations. The deliverables include 157 line items of scientific equipment and supplies from various vendors, with many items requiring specialized storage conditions and marked as hazardous materials. All supplies will be delivered to the FDA White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, Maryland over a one-year performance period.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide other potential contractors an opportunity to demonstrate their capability to fulfill the contract requirements before the FDA proceeds with the sole source award to Fisher Scientific Company. Interested parties must submit written capability statements by July 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST to be considered for the procurement. The FDA is utilizing FAR Part 6.302-1 sole source justification, indicating they believe only one responsible source can satisfy their specific requirements. Contractors must guarantee that all materials will be delivered in new, usable, and acceptable condition, with proper packaging and marking that includes the contract number and contractor's name. The agency will review any submitted capability statements to determine whether the procurement should be competed rather than awarded as a sole source contract, with the final award anticipated within ten days of the notice publication.