NEW Service Contract plan, Maintenance Agreement: HPLC

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a forecast for a new service contract and maintenance agreement related to High-Performance Liquid Chromatography equipment, aimed at ensuring ongoing operational reliability and performance of critical analytical instruments. The contract, classified under NAICS code 811219, falls under the category of other commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance, and is intended to secure comprehensive maintenance services to support laboratory operations. The solicitation is currently in a forecast stage with no formal solicitation number assigned, and the award process has not yet begun. The point of contact for program inquiries is the NCTR Acquisition Liaison at nctracquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, while the contracting officer position remains open, indicated as to be determined. The place of performance and organizational address details are unspecified, suggesting that services may be delivered at multiple FDA facilities or laboratories where HPLC systems are deployed, likely encompassing various regional or research sites under the agency’s jurisdiction. The contract will require vendors to provide scheduled preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, calibration, technical support, and possibly parts replacement to ensure compliance with regulatory and scientific standards. No set-aside provisions have been indicated, meaning the opportunity is open to all eligible contractors regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. Potential bidders should monitor the listed UI link for official solicitation updates, as the posted date of May 25, 2026, indicates this is a future procurement forecast and not an active solicitation at this time.