Surface Metrology and Quality Verification

The contract requires precise surface roughness verification of microfluidic model inner walls to ensure compliance with a strict Ra < 0.6 µm specification, using either profilometry or replica metrology techniques. All measurements must be performed with NIST-traceable calibration to guarantee accuracy and reliability, and comprehensive documentation must adhere to FDA compliance standards to support regulatory submission and quality assurance. The work is scoped as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is aligned with NAICS code 541320 for scientific and technical consulting services. This opportunity is issued by the FDA Negotiated Contracts Branch under the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance required at Silver Spring, Maryland, zip code 20993. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, and responses must be submitted no later than July 31, 2026, at 6:30 PM Eastern Time. The contract emphasizes regulatory adherence, traceable measurement standards, and high-fidelity surface characterization critical to the functionality and safety of microfluidic devices, making it essential for vendors to demonstrate technical expertise, quality control rigor, and documentation compliance in their proposals.