Field-Flow Fractionation Multi-Angle Light Scattering (FFF-MALS) with SEC System.

The Food and Drug Administration's Office of Acquisition and Grant Services, on behalf of the National Forensic Chemistry Center, is seeking market research information regarding vendor capability, availability, and pricing for one newly manufactured Field-Flow Fractionation Multi-Angle Light Scattering (FFF-MALS) system with Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) capability. This analytical instrument will be used to characterize various molecules including proteins, peptides, monoclonal antibodies, lipid nanoparticles, polymers, and viral vectors for forensic and regulatory analysis. The system must meet specific technical requirements including an FFF platform with defined flow rates and solvent compatibility, a variable wavelength UV detector with dual-wavelength capability, a refractive index detector, and a multi-angle laser light scattering detector with at least 18 measurement angles and measurement capabilities spanning molar masses from 200 Da to 1 GDa. Vendors must provide newly manufactured equipment with a one-year minimum warranty, three-day onsite installation, four-day onsite training for up to three personnel, and unlimited technical support for one year. Responses must be submitted electronically by Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. ET, with vendor questions due by Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. ET. This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice for market research purposes only, meaning responses are non-binding and the government will not reimburse response costs.

This pre-solicitation notice includes no set-aside designation and does not identify any potential incumbents or current contractors. The procurement is for one unit of equipment, with no specific award value or budget range disclosed in the notice. Capability statements must address 20 specific requirement questions and should include vendor details, GSA Schedule contracts if applicable, and rough cost estimates to allow the government to conduct market research on available options. Small businesses are encouraged to submit responses. The NAICS code for this procurement is 423490 (Scientific Laboratory Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), and the Product/Service Code is 6632 (Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use). Interested vendors should direct all submissions to Andrea Howard, Contract Specialist, at andrea.howard1@fda.hhs.gov.