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Technical Training Delivery for Laboratory Staff

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Response Deadline07/29/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract involves delivering on-site, hands-on training to up to four personnel from the Food and Drug Administration’s laboratory team on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Leco FP928 system, including its software and consumables. The training is designed to ensure proficient and independent use of the equipment, with a focus on practical skills necessary for daily laboratory functions and system reliability. Training will take place at a facility in Atlanta, Georgia, with a zip code of 30310, and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 611430, which corresponds to professional and management development training. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026, indicating a relatively short window for potential vendors to submit proposals. The work is being procured by the Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of the FDA, highlighting its importance to regulatory and analytical laboratory operations.

General Info

On-site training for FDA staff on Leco FP928 system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in Atlanta, Georgia.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → Food And Drug AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

611430 - Professional and Management Development TrainingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Atlanta, GA, 30310, USA

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PostedJul 22

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Response DeadlineJul 29

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07/29/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Food And Drug Administration

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On-site, hands-on training for up to four FDA laboratory personnel on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Leco FP928 system, including software and consumables use.

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