Veriti Thermal Cyclers

The Food and Drug Administration is planning to procure Veriti Thermal Cyclers, which are essential laboratory equipment used for various microbiological analyses such as whole genome sequencing and 16s sequencing. The current thermal cyclers in use are over ten years old and have reached the end of their service life. Recent calibrations by technicians suggest that these aging machines may soon fail to meet the necessary calibration standards, highlighting the need for replacement to maintain testing accuracy and reliability. This forecasted procurement aims to ensure the continued capacity for high-quality microbiological analysis within the agency's operations. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 334516, which pertains to analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, indicating specialized requirements for the equipment. While specific solicitation details, including set-aside status and place of performance, are not yet provided, the designated point of contact for program inquiries is available via the FDA’s acquisition liaison email. The contracting officer has not been assigned at this time.