PAINTER Agilent Tapestation 4150 equipment

The Food and Drug Administration is forecasting the procurement of Agilent TapeStation 4150 equipment through a future solicitation, with the North American Industry Classification System code 334516 indicating the purchase relates to analytical laboratory equipment. The equipment is intended for use in molecular analysis and quality control processes within the agency’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. The point of contact for program inquiries is the CBER Acquisition Liaison, reachable via cberacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, while the contracting officer position remains to be determined. The opportunity is posted as a forecast with no set-aside designation, and the place of performance and official office address details have not yet been specified. The forecast was published on May 25, 2026, and interested parties should monitor the HHS OSDBU portal for the upcoming formal solicitation.