Service Contract for XPLORA Raman Confocal Microscope

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through its Office of Laboratory Operations and Applied Science, is conducting market research for a service contract to maintain a Horiba XPLORA Raman confocal microscope with enhanced darkfield/hyperspectral imaging accessory. The FDA seeks contractors capable of providing comprehensive service and maintenance for this specialized laboratory equipment, including annual preventative maintenance, unlimited remote support within one business day, and emergency on-site service within five business days. The contract requires maintaining instrument downtime to less than ten business days and providing both warranty and post-warranty service options. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $34 million. Capability statements must be submitted by July 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time to david.kramer@fda.hhs.gov, referencing solicitation number HFP-2025-129690.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designation and is open to both small businesses and Other Than Small Business concerns. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the sources sought notice. The anticipated contract period spans from August 1, 2025, to October 31, 2029, with a warranty period running from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2027, followed by optional post-warranty service from November 1, 2027, to October 31, 2029. The contract structure suggests a multi-year service agreement lasting approximately four years and three months. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the market research documentation. The FDA is specifically targeting the Division of Food Processing Science and Technology within its Office of Microbiology and Technology for this specialized microscope maintenance requirement.