The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The FDA needs a small business to supply an Automated Robotic Liquid Handling System for sequencing long reads.
Key Details
The FDA needs a small business to supply an Automated Robotic Liquid Handling System that can automate DNA shearing and bead cleanup for up to 96 samples. The system must be compatible with PacBio Sequel IIe sequencing workflows and support user-defined workflows. It must also provide pipetting range of 1-1000 �L with ?5% error and support 96-well plates, 384-well plates, reagent reservoirs, magnetic separation systems, and transfer liquids between plates and tube racks. The system must include safety stop mechanisms and operate on standard 110V power. The system must fit within a footprint of < 30� W x 25� D and include consumables for at least 96 samples.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The FDA will use a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the purchase, delivery, installation, training, and warranty of the robotic liquid handling system.
How will they pick the winner? The FDA will evaluate proposals based on the salient characteristics listed in the solicitation.
When and how do you bid? The response deadline is June 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Proposals must be submitted through SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.