The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The FDA needs a small business to provide an insect rearing chamber for mosquito colonies.
Key Details
The FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research needs an insect rearing chamber for mosquito colonies. The chamber must maintain a temperature setpoint of 27°C, temperature control accuracy of ±0.2°C or better, humidity control accuracy of ±0.3% RH or better, and humidity range from ambient conditions to at least 90% RH. The contractor shall provide a turn-key solution, including all necessary supplies and accessories, and provide NIST-traceable calibration documentation for the chamber's temperature and humidity sensors.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a small business set-aside, and the period of performance is 45 calendar days from the date of award. The contractor shall deliver, install, calibrate, and train the FDA's staff on the system.
- How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation basis is not specified in the notice.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit a quotation, bid, or proposal by July 7, 2026, via SAM.gov. Contact Warren Dutter at 301-796-2486 or warren.dutter@fda.hhs.gov for more information.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
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.