Benchtop Microbial Bioreactor System
ID: 75F40125Q00352Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCSBeltsville, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is seeking quotes for the procurement of two complete benchtop microbial bioreactor systems. These systems are intended for use by the Office of Pharmaceutical Quality Research (OPQR) to cultivate Escherichia coli and assess the effects of cell extract preparation on the quality of human therapeutic proteins during cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS). The bioreactor systems must feature automated control and monitoring capabilities for various parameters, including temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, foam levels, and turbidity, with a working volume of 10 liters for high-density E. coli culture. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on August 21, 2025, via email to Janice Heard at janice.heard@fda.hhs.gov, as this opportunity is set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 75F40125Q00352 for two complete benchtop bioreactor systems. These systems will be used by the Office of Pharmaceutical Quality Research (OPQR) to cultivate Escherichia coli and investigate the impact of cell extract preparation on human therapeutic protein quality during cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS). The bioreactor systems must be capable of automated control and monitoring of temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, foam levels, and turbidity, with a 10 L working volume for high-density E. coli culture. The solicitation is a small business set-aside, and quotes are due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on August 21, 2025, via email to Janice.Heard@fda.hhs.gov. The contract will be a firm fixed-price purchase order, with delivery and installation required at the FDA White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, MD. The document outlines detailed technical specifications, required accessories, and various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses pertaining to commercial items, payment, and accessibility.
    Lifecycle
    Title
    Type
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Similar Opportunities
    Loading similar opportunities...