Purchase of a 360-Degree Combination Seam Gauge Attachment-Brand Name and Equal (BNE)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FDA-RFQ-HFP-2026-134004
- 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
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Bedford Park, Illinois, United States
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services is soliciting a 360-degree combination seam gauge system capable of automated measurement of seam thickness and countersink depth for metal food containers, with quotes due September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT and questions due September 11 at 12:00 PM EDT. This is unrestricted, full and open competition with no set-aside.
Place of performance and delivery is the FDA Laboratory at 6502 S. Archer Road, Bedford Park, Illinois. The system must perform 360-degree automated scanning or multi-point measurements around the full container circumference with a minimum of 50 data points, accommodate standard food can body diameters of 52 to 153 mm and heights of 55 to 240 mm, and achieve measurement resolution of 0.001 mm for seam thickness and 0.01 mm for countersink depth. Measurement accuracy must be within 0.01 mm for thickness and 0.02 mm for countersink. The system must provide digital data export via RS232 or USB and integrate with existing SEAMSCAN XTS-III systems and standard SPC tracking software.
The NAICS code is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with a 600-employee small business threshold. The PSC code is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Deliverables include one fully operational system with all necessary components, hardware, accessories, and documentation; on-site installation and operator and maintenance training at Bedford Park; and a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering parts, labor, and travel. The contract is firm fixed-price on an all-or-none basis, with optional pricing requested for four additional years of service coverage. All pricing must be firm for one year after award and include shipping and handling. Award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror determined technically acceptable.
Notice text
Notice of Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Background:
The requirement is for a combination 360 seam gauge system capable of measuring seam thickness and countersink depth of metal food containers. The system must perform 360-degree or multi-point seam measurements and provide accurate, nondestructive measurement of seam characteristics.
Minimum Performance Requirements:
Core Functions: Automated measurement of Seam Thickness and Countersink Depth.
Rotational Scan: 360° automated seam thickness rotation profile or multi-point seam measurements around the full circumference of the container.
Can Size Capacity: Body Diameter: 52 to 153 mm (200 to 603 standard can sizes). Can Height: 55 to 240 mm.
Measurement Resolution: Thickness: 0.001 mm (1 micron) Countersink: 0.01 mm
Measurement Accuracy: Thickness: ±0.01 mm Countersink: ±0.02 mm
Data Output and Connectivity: RS232 (or USB via adapter). Compatible with standard SPC tracking software.
Deliverables: The Contractor shall deliver the following items and quantities ordered, all, or none:
• One (1) combination 360 seam gauge system
• All components necessary for full system operation
• Required hardware, accessories, and documentation The deliverables required under this contract shall be packaged, marked, and shipped in accordance with Government specifications. At a minimum, all deliverables shall be marked with the contract number and Contractor’s name. All required materials shall be delivered in immediate new, usable, and acceptable condition, at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) facility address listed below:
Place of Supply Delivery and Place of Performance:
The equipment should be complete with all accessories and software necessary to work and to be delivered to:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Laboratory
Attn: Yoon Song
6502 S. Archer Road
Bedford Park, IL 60501
Period of Performance:
12 month Base Year
Please see the attached Statement of Work and corresponding ancillary documents for review and consideration.
Quotes are due by email on or before September 14, 2025, by 4:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) and should be sent to brandon.rafus@fda.hhs.gov.
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