Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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SSN.docx | DOCX | May 13, 2026 |
Automated Media Preparation Instrument for Dissolution Testing
Contact and place of performance
Reagan Davis
Irvine, CA 92612
USA
This requirement is being acquired as a brand-name-or-equal procurement. Equal products meeting all stated salient characteristics will be considered. The instrument shall be capable of delivering a minimum volume of 250ml and a maximum volume of at least 1000ml. The instrument shall have a dispensing accuracy of ±5mL or less. The instrument shall be equipped with in-line heating that is capable of heating dis...
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The Contractor shall ensure all equipment complies with applicable laboratory safety standards and manufacturer safety requirements. All installation activities shall be performed in accordance with applicable safety regulations to prevent hazards to personnel and facilities.
Trade and Service Specifications
Records and Reports
The Contractor shall, commensurate with the completion of each service call (inclusive of warranty service), provide the end-user of the equipment with a copy of a field service report/ticket identifying the equipment name, manufacturer, model number, and serial number of the equipment being serviced/repaired and detailing the reason for the service call, a detailed description of the work performed, the test instruments or other equipment used to affect the repair or otherwise perform the service, the name(s) and contact information of the technician who performed the repair/service, and for information purposes, the on-site hours expended and parts/components replaced. In addition, the Contractor shall provide monthly reports to the FDA Project Officer and Contract Specialist, not later that the 5th workday following the end of each month, summarizing all maintenance and repair activities (including warranty work) for the previous month (during months that work is performed).
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a sources sought notice, solicitation number SSN_OC_2026_133856, for the procurement of an automated media preparation instrument for dissolution testing. This requirement is designated as a brand-name-or-equal procurement for a newly manufactured unit to be delivered to Irvine, California. The procurement is classified under NAICS 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC 6632, Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use. The notice includes an SBA (Small Business Administration) set-aside, and responses are due by May 19, 2026.
The instrument must meet specific performance criteria, including a dispensing range of 250ml to 1000ml with ±5mL accuracy, in-line heating up to 45°C, and the capability to degas media to 3.0ppm. Portability is required via an included cart or mechanism to facilitate filling dissolution vessels in place. Technical specifications mandate compatibility with media containing up to 2% surfactants, an onboard controller for manual and automatic modes, and electrical compatibility with standard 115V US outlets. The vendor is responsible for inside delivery, installation, and operator training for two users within 30 days of installation.
The contract includes a minimum 12-month warranty covering parts, labor, and travel, with all services performed by OEM-trained engineers. The contractor must provide technical support via a call center and submit detailed service reports for every maintenance or repair action. Documentation requirements also include monthly summary reports to the FDA Project Officer during months when work is performed. Associated documentation for this notice consists of one attachment titled SSN.docx, which was published on May 13, 2026.
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