Z-SPEC Z-max X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) - Bid NOI-FDA-133864 - Irvine, CA RFI

Bid #NOI-FDA-133864. Contact: freshta.javid@fda.hhs.gov. FDA Office OF ACQ Grant Svcs, Irvine, California. The FDA is seeking a Z-SPEC Z-max X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Instrument, including installation, operator training, and a 12-month warranty. This. Due Jul 14 (5 days left).

What this bid is about

The FDA is seeking a Z-SPEC Z-max X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Instrument, including installation, operator training, and a 12-month warranty. This is a restricted, single-source acquisition due to the proprietary nature of the instrument's Doubly Curved Crystal (DCC) x-ray optics, which are essential for meeting specific detection limits for lead and mercury. Interested responsible sources must submit a capability statement by July 14, 2026, demonstrating authorization from Z-SPEC, Inc. to perform installation and servicing.

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Bid summary

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS issued this public solicitation in Irvine, California, referenced as solicitation number NOI-FDA-133864. It was published on July 7, 2026, and responses are due by July 14, 2026. Questions can be directed to freshta.javid@fda.hhs.gov.

Public procurement context

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS in Irvine, California is using this solicitation to acquire the goods, services, or construction work described above. Public agencies use a Request for Information (RFI) to gather technical input or market research ahead of a future formal procurement. Bidders responding to a public solicitation in California are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, hold any applicable trade or professional license, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

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How to respond to this RFI

To submit a response for this RFI, review the full solicitation documents for HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 14, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to freshta.javid@fda.hhs.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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