Direct high-speed alphanumeric printing system for labware

The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research is seeking quotes for one direct high-speed alphanumeric printing system capable of printing directly onto laboratory labware without adhesive labels. The system must print on curved surfaces, accommodate multiple tube sizes from 1.5 mL Eppendorf tubes to 50 mL conical tubes, and withstand extreme temperatures ranging from -80°C to -160°C while remaining resistant to liquid water and alcohol. Key technical requirements include physical dimensions not exceeding 40 inches wide by 20 inches long, operation on standard 100-240 volt AC power, and a one-year ink subscription bundled with the quote. The government will make award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable and responsible offeror following a lowest-price evaluation methodology. Quotes must be submitted by 2:00 PM Central Time on Friday, May 8, 2026, to timothy.walbert@fda.hhs.gov, with offer prices held firm through September 30, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS Code 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract includes one-year warranty coverage with on-site preventive maintenance, software updates, parts replacement, and labor and shipping at no additional cost, along with FDA end-user training for up to ten personnel. Delivery is F.o.b. Destination with inside delivery and installation to the FDA facility at 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20993-0002. All prospective offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and include their UEI number with their quote submission. Payment terms are Net 30 days following government acceptance of proper invoices submitted electronically through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).