Requirement for 5-mL glass vials for the storage and distribution of CBER Reference Standards and Reagents

The Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Office of Acquisition and Grant Services is seeking 5-mL glass vials for the storage and distribution of CBER Reference Standards and Reagents. This pre-solicitation notice indicates a procurement need for specialized laboratory equipment classified under NAICS category 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC category 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). The opportunity is currently in a sources sought phase, with potential vendors invited to review detailed specifications outlined in the attached Sources Sought Notice (SSN). The solicitation was posted on May 14, 2025, with responses due by May 21, 2025, suggesting a rapid turnaround for potential suppliers. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, interested vendors will need to carefully review the specification drawing included in the SSN to ensure compliance with FDA requirements.

This pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the current documentation. The precise award value or budget range is not specified in the notice, leaving potential scope and financial parameters undefined at this stage. The procurement appears focused on a specific technical requirement for 5-mL glass vials, which suggests a potentially specialized and precise manufacturing need. The short timeframe between posting and response deadline (one week) implies the FDA may be seeking to expedite the procurement process for these critical laboratory supplies. Potential suppliers will need to carefully evaluate their manufacturing capabilities to meet the specific technical specifications for these reference standard and reagent storage vials.