Supply of VITEK 2 Cards for Automated Microbial Identification

The contract involves the supply of VITEK 2 Cards for use in automated microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing within high-throughput laboratory operations operated by the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services under the Department of Health and Human Services. These cards are critical for enabling rapid, accurate, and scalable microbial analysis in support of public health surveillance and regulatory functions. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 325412 indicating classification under pharmaceutical and biological product manufacturing, suggesting the supplier must possess specialized capability in producing diagnostic reagents meeting stringent laboratory and regulatory standards. The response deadline for submissions is May 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM, and the opportunity was posted on May 7, 2026, providing a limited window for interested parties to prepare and submit proposals. While specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the work will be conducted in support of FDA laboratory operations requiring consistent, high-volume diagnostic capacity. The absence of a set-aside designation implies the contract is open to all qualified vendors without preference for small, minority-owned, or other designated business categories. The supplier must ensure product reliability, compliance with FDA standards, and timely delivery to sustain uninterrupted laboratory operations.