Existing BPA - 1. 7900 ICP-MS and 1. Agilent 1290 Infinity III UPLC

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking to replace aging instrumentation with two new high-performance analytical systems: an Agilent 1290 Infinity III Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatograph and a 7900 Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer. These instruments are essential for detecting prohibited or undeclared food additives and conducting toxic metals testing on regulatory samples, respectively. The current equipment is unreliable due to frequent breakdowns and sustained operational failures, necessitating immediate upgrade to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely regulatory testing. The acquisition is forecasted under NAICS code 334516 and is part of an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement, though no solicitation number has been issued yet. The point of contact for program inquiries is the Hfp Acquisition Liaison at hfpacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, with the contracting officer position yet to be assigned. The procurement is intended to enhance the agency’s capacity to safeguard public health through advanced analytical capabilities in food safety monitoring.