Purchase of a 360-Degree Combination Seam Gauge Attachment-Brand Name and Equal (BNE)

This Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FDA-RFQ-HFP-2026-134004, seeks competitive quotes for the purchase of a 360-degree combination seam gauge attachment on a "Brand Name or Equal" basis. The procured system will support Low-Acid Canned Food (LACF) inspections and laboratory analysis at the FDA laboratory in Bedford Park, Illinois, integrating with the agency's existing SEAMSCAN XTS-III system. The requirement is solicited as an unrestricted, full and open competition under NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing). The government intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. The deliverables include: - One base 360-degree seam gauge hardware and core operating software unit capable of nondestructive, simultaneous measurements of seam thickness and countersink depth. - On-site installation, setup, operational verification, and personnel training. - A standard 12-month warranty, with pricing options for four additional maintenance years. Required technical specifications include a rotational scan capturing at least 50 data points, a body diameter capacity of 52 to 153 mm, and high-precision measurement resolution. Key Dates & Logistics: - Written inquiries must be submitted by September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. - Final quotes are due via email to Contract Specialist Brandon Rafus by September 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. - Proposals must remain valid for 90 days and exclude macro-enabled files to ensure delivery.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FDA-RFQ-HFP-2026-134004, is issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to procure a 360-degree combination seam gauge attachment. The requirement is a "Brand Name or Equal" acquisition, with the Z310 Benchtop Semi-Automatic Combination Seam Gauge identified as the preferred brand name product. The procurement is structured as an unrestricted, full and open competition under NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 600 employees. The resulting contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order with a 12-month period of performance. The acquired system will support the FDA’s Low-Acid Canned Food (LACF) inspections and laboratory analysis at its facility in Bedford Park, Illinois. It must be compatible with existing laboratory workflows and integrate with data from the SEAMSCAN XTS-III system. Key technical specifications include non-destructive, automated measurement of seam thickness and countersink depth, a 360-degree rotational scan capturing at least 50 data points, and compatibility with standard commercial food cans without physical part changes. The contract deliverables include the hardware, core operating software, on-site installation, training, and a 12-month warranty. The FDA will evaluate proposals using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Technical questions are due by September 11, 2026, and final quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Brandon Rafus, by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on September 14, 2026.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Statement of Work to acquire a combination 360 seam gauge system to support metal can double seam inspections, compliance, and laboratory analysis for Low-Acid Canned Food (LACF). This system will supplement the agency's existing SEAMSCAN XTS-111 system by providing non-destructive, automated measurements of seam thickness and countersink depth across the container's entire circumference. Key technical requirements include high-accuracy measurements (within ±0.01 mm for thickness and ±0.02 mm for countersink depth), a minimum of 50 data points per scan, and digital data export capabilities (USB/RS232) compatible with existing FDA data analysis networks. The selected contractor must deliver one complete system, including all necessary hardware and documentation, to the FDA Laboratory in Bedford Park, Illinois, by September 16. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for system installation, operational verification, and on-site training for FDA personnel. A minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering parts, labor, travel, and standard technical support is required.