Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Fda Scientific Equipment Maintenance Repair Rfi
Deadline: 05 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 20 May 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 141640630
Document Ref. No.: HFP-2027-133969
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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1. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for market research purposes only in accordance with RFO FAR 10. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, a request for proposal, or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this RFI, and the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is conducting market research to better understand Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) policies, practices, technical capabilities, and contractual terms that may affect competition in the maintenance and repair of scientific equipment.
The Government seeks responses from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that provide maintenance, repair, calibration, software support, and technical support services for scientific and laboratory equipment using primarily in-house or directly employed technicians.
The Government is particularly interested in understanding:
• The extent to which OEMs rely on in-house technicians versus authorized or third-party service providers;
• Whether OEM service models, technical controls, licensing requirements, or corporate policies restrict the Government-s ability to utilize Independent Service Organizations (ISOs), Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contractors, or other qualified third-party service providers;
• Access limitations involving parts, software, diagnostics, training, technical data, and firmware;
• Post-warranty service restrictions and support practices;
• Market conditions affecting competition for scientific equipment service and repair support;
• Opportunities to increase competition and support fair and reasonable pricing through the use of qualified non-OEM service providers where appropriate.
The majority of equipment covered under the relevant contract portfolio carries a standard 12-month warranty. The Government is therefore p...
Notice ID: hfp-2027-133969
Department/Ind. Agency: health and human services, department of
Sub-tier: food and drug administration
Office: fda office of acq grant svcs
Product Service Code: j066 - maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- instruments and laboratory equipment
NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Inactive Dates: jun 20, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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Tender Notice