Estimated funds for Option year 1 for plate reader that is being procured.

The Food and Drug Administration is forecasting estimated funding for Option Year 1 of a plate reader procurement, with the North American Industry Classification System code 811219 indicating support for miscellaneous scientific and technical services. The solicitation is currently in a forecast phase, meaning no formal procurement has been initiated and no solicitation number has been assigned. The place of performance and specific location details are not yet defined, and the contract set-aside type has not been determined. The primary point of contact for program-related inquiries is the CDRH Acquisition Liaison, reachable at cdrhacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, while the contracting officer position remains unfilled with contact information listed as to be determined. This forecast provides early visibility into the agency’s intent to procure the equipment, allowing potential vendors to prepare for upcoming opportunities, though no formal bidding or award timeline is currently available.