IR System Add-ons (Microplastics)

The contract involves upgrading the existing optically-photothermal infrared (o-PTIR) system with add-on components specifically designed to enhance its capabilities for identifying and characterizing microplastics in food products. These enhancements aim to increase the system's analytical capacity and improve detection sensitivity to enable more thorough and accurate microplastics analysis within complex food matrices. The project is essential for advancing food safety and contamination monitoring by providing more reliable tools for microplastic detection. Issued by the Food and Drug Administration, the contract falls under NAICS code 541990, indicating professional, scientific, and technical services. While details such as location and specific personnel remain undetermined, the point of contact for program inquiries is the Hfp Acquisition Liaison, with contracting authority yet to be assigned. The opportunity was posted as a forecast on March 11, 2026, and focuses on technology upgrades supporting the FDA’s mission to ensure the safety and integrity of food products.