Emulate Zoe & Orb

The Food and Drug Administration seeks to procure two Emulate Zoe culture modules, one Orb hub module, and one Orb rack module through this total small business set-aside solicitation. Quotes are due by noon on February 12, 2024 and shall be submitted via email. Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the lowest priced technically acceptable quote based on firm fixed pricing. The goods are required to continue the agency's microphysiological systems research at its facilities in Silver Spring, Maryland.

This requirement has been set aside only for small business concerns. The NAICS code is 541711 and PSC code is R425. The incumbent contractor is Emulate Inc., from whom FDA has used the proprietary culture systems for two years under a Cooperative Research Agreement. The total value of this procurement is under $150,000 to replace equipment that must be returned at the end of the cooperative agreement in September 2024. The place of performance is the FDA facilities in Silver Spring, Maryland.