New - Manual Microtome

The Food and Drug Administration is forecasting a requirement for a new manual microtome to be used in the Histology lab within Pathology, seeking to support critical laboratory operations through specialized equipment. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, ensuring that only small businesses are eligible to compete for the contract. The North American Industry Classification System code 334516 identifies the category as instruments and related products manufacturing, aligning the requirement with suppliers experienced in precision laboratory instrumentation. The anticipated posting date is May 25, 2026, and while no solicitation number has been assigned yet, all interested small businesses should monitor the official opportunity forecast page for formal solicitation details. Point of contact for program inquiries is the NCTR Acquisition Liaison at nctracquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, with the contracting officer position to be determined at a later date. The place of performance and agency office address information is currently unspecified, indicating that final logistics will be defined as the procurement process advances.