Supply of Z-SPEC Z-max XRF Instrument

The contract entails the procurement of a Z-SPEC Z-max XRF instrument equipped with Doubly Curved Crystal (DCC) x-ray optics, specifically designed for the sensitive and accurate trace detection of lead and mercury in regulated commodities. This instrument is intended to enhance the FDA’s capacity for rapid, non-destructive elemental analysis in compliance and safety monitoring programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards for consumer products. The equipment’s advanced optics will enable improved detection limits and precision, critical for identifying hazardous contaminants at very low concentrations. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the Department of Health and Human Services, managed by the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services, with performance required at a location in Irvine, California, 92612. The opportunity was posted on July 7, 2026, and responses must be submitted no later than July 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM. It is classified under NAICS code 334516, which pertains to the manufacturing of analytical laboratory instruments. There is no set-aside designator specified, and the contract is open to qualified vendors capable of delivering the specified instrumentation with full technical compliance and operational readiness.