Purchase of 5-mL glass vials for the storage and distribution of CBER Reference

The Food and Drug Administration is forecasting a one-time purchase of 5-mL glass vials from West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. as the sole source supplier for the storage and distribution of CBER Reference Standards and Reagents. The order is intended for a single shipment and is specifically designed to support the agency’s critical biologics reference material programs. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 423450, indicating wholesale trade of medical and dental equipment and supplies. The contracting action will be managed by the FDA’s CBER division, with the Program Point of Contact listed as the Cber Acquisition Liaison via cberacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov. The Contracting Officer position remains to be determined. The forecast was posted on May 25, 2026, and the place of performance and specific delivery location are not yet defined. This procurement does not carry a set-aside classification and is intended to ensure continuity in the supply of compliant, high-integrity vials for regulatory reference materials.