VIDAS Kube

The FDA is seeking to procure the VIDAS Kube automated immunoassay system to support research, method development, and validation activities within the Office of Applied Microbiology and Technology’s Microbial Methods Development Branch. The system will be used to advance scientific capabilities in food and environmental safety by enabling precise and efficient microbial testing methods. This procurement is issued under solicitation FDA-RFQ-134685, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, and is designated as a Small Business Set Aside, total, under NAICS code 334516, targeting qualified small businesses. The contract is managed by the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services under the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance expected to occur in College Park, Maryland, while the contracting office is located in Rockville. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Roosevelt Walker, reachable via email at roosevelt.walker@fda.hhs.gov. The opportunity is publicly accessible through the SAM.gov portal for eligible small businesses to submit proposals before the deadline.