Supply of DNA Extraction Equipment (Maxwell RSC 48 or Equal)

The Food and Drug Administration is seeking to procure seven Maxwell RSC 48 DNA Extraction Systems or commercially available equivalent instruments to support pathogen detection activities in food and cosmetics laboratories. The equipment must meet specified performance criteria to ensure reliable and efficient DNA extraction for diagnostic and surveillance purposes. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Health and Human Services, with the North American Industry Classification System code 334516 indicating it falls under laboratory instrument manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on July 20, 2026, and responses are due by July 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Performance of the contract will be centered at a location identified by the city code 41988, though the exact physical address is not specified. No set-aside classification is indicated, and the procurement does not include details on point of contact or specific office location beyond the place of performance.