Whole-Slide Imaging (WSI) Scanner System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- CDRH-2026-135447
- 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
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Silver Spring, Maryland 20993, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The FDA is conducting market research to identify sources for one newly manufactured Whole-Slide Imaging (WSI) Scanner System for delivery to its Silver Spring, Maryland facility, with responses due August 7, 2026. This is a Sources Sought Notice under FAR Part 10 issued for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for offers; the government will use responses to assess market capability and determine whether sufficient small business concerns exist to support a potential set-aside.
The WSI system must provide automated bright-field imaging, image acquisition and stitching, viewing software, data storage, and accessories. Minimum technical requirements include accommodation of standard 1" × 3" glass microscope slides with automatic feeder for at least four slides; bright-field imaging with integrated lamp and condenser; 20 or 40 objective lens; motorized Z-axis autofocus and XY stage movement; scanning capability of at least 1" × 2" per slide; high-quality digital image sensor with 0.50 μm/pixel resolution at 20× magnification; output in industry-standard formats (TIFF) compatible with ImageJ; minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty; and delivery within four weeks of purchase order.
The requirement is classified under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with SBA size standard of 1,000 employees, and PSC code 6650. Responses must include a completed Vendor Response Form in native Microsoft Excel format (.xlsx) and a capability statement not exceeding ten pages addressing company information, small business capability, and domestic manufacture and content questions. Submit responses to Erika Crawford (erika.crawford@fda.hhs.gov) by August 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Notice text
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting market research to identify capable sources for one (1) new Whole-Slide Imaging (WSI) Scanner System. The system shall provide automated bright-field whole-slide imaging, image acquisition, image stitching, viewing software, data storage, and associated accessories meeting the minimum technical requirements identified in the Sources Sought Notice. This notice is issued for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for offers.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Notice_CDRH-2026-135447.pdf |
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