Notice ID: fd7dc592ef4a4e7f8d8f95676ca9f3b9Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
CD Spectropolarimeter System (Including Autosampler, Peltier Control, Software, PC) + 2 years of Post warranty maintenance
Archived on September 8, 2026. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted by HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION) on August 20, 2026. Solicitation 75F40126Q136067.
NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Set-aside: No Set aside used. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
Update: 08/20/2026: Amendment A00001 is posted below to make minor specification changes, as well as update the information regarding the required warranty. Changes in this Amendment are identified by a bold black line in the left margin of the document with bold italicized text, greyed-out, strikethrough text for deleted information. The closing date and time for this solicitation/RFQ is not affected and remains as 08/24/2026 at 2pm Central time.
Original Posting 08/17/2026: See attached Request for Quote (RFQ) for a CD Spectropolarimeter System (Including Autosampler, Peltier Control, Software, PC) plus two (2) option years of Preventative Maintenance and Unlimited Repairs Post Warranty Maintenance Agreement.
Overview
Agency:
Department of Health and Human ServicesFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Office:FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS
Posted:August 20, 2026
NAICS:334516: Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Last Updated:Sep 8, 2026
PSC:6640: LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Response Deadline:
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Place of Performance:Not specified
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CD Spectropolarimeter System (Including Autosampler, Peltier Control, Software, PC) + 2 years of Post warranty maintenance
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
75F40126Q136067
Archive Date
Sep 8, 2026
Office Address
Rockville, MD, 20852