New Requirement - GC-MS with Hydrogen generator

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a forecast for a new requirement to procure a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system integrated with a hydrogen generator. This equipment is critical for analytical testing and will support the agency’s mission in ensuring the safety and quality of food, drugs, and other regulated products. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516, which pertains to laboratory analytical instrument manufacturing, indicating a specialized technical need. The contract opportunity is currently in the pre-solicitation phase with no formal solicitation number assigned and no set-aside designation specified, leaving it open to all eligible vendors. The place of performance and specific location details have not been provided, suggesting the equipment may be deployed across multiple FDA facilities or a central laboratory. Point of contact for program inquiries is the Oc Acquisition Liaison at ocacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, while the contracting officer position is pending assignment. The forecast was posted on May 25, 2026, and interested parties are encouraged to monitor the OSDBU portal for future solicitation updates.