Procurement of a programmable incubator shaker.

The Food and Drug Administration is forecasting the procurement of a programmable incubator shaker, a specialized laboratory instrument designed for precise environmental control and mechanical agitation in biological and pharmaceutical research applications. The procurement is associated with the NAICS code 334516, indicating the item falls under the manufacturing of laboratory equipment and supplies, and the opportunity is posted under the agency's official procurement forecasting system. The place of performance and exact location details are not specified, suggesting the final delivery location may be determined following award. Point of contact for the procurement is the CDRH Acquisition Liaison at cdrhacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, serving as the primary liaison for program-related inquiries, while the Contracting Officer position remains to be determined, indicating the formal solicitation has not yet been issued. The opportunity is currently a forecast, meaning no formal request for proposals or bids has been released, and interested vendors should monitor the official OSDBU portal for upcoming solicitation details. There is no set-aside classification indicated, implying the procurement is open to all qualified suppliers without preference for small or disadvantaged businesses.