| Location: | Illinois |
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| Posted: | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Agency: | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | FDA-RFQ-HFP-2026-134004 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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Notice of Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Background:
The requirement is for a combination 360 seam gauge system capable of measuring seam thickness and countersink depth of metal food containers. The system must perform 360-degree or multi-point seam measurements and provide accurate, nondestructive measurement of seam characteristics.
Minimum Performance Requirements:
Core Functions: Automated measurement of Seam Thickness and Countersink Depth.
Rotational Scan: 360° automated seam thickness rotation profile or multi-point seam measurements around the full circumference of the container.
Can Size Capacity: Body Diameter: 52 to 153 mm (200 to 603 standard can sizes). Can Height: 55 to 240 mm.
Measurement Resolution: Thickness: 0.001 mm (1 micron) Countersink: 0.01 mm
Measurement Accuracy: Thickness: ±0.01 mm Countersink: ±0.02 mm
Data Output and Connectivity: RS232 (or USB via adapter). Compatible with standard SPC tracking software.
Deliverables: The Contractor shall deliver the following items and quantities ordered, all, or none:
• One (1) combination 360 seam gauge system
• All components necessary for full system operation
• Required hardware, accessories, and documentation The deliverables required under this contract shall be packaged, marked, and shipped in accordance with Government specifications. At a minimum, all deliverables shall be marked with the contract number and Contractor’s name. All required materials shall be delivered in immediate new, usable, and acceptable condition, at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) facility address listed below:
Place of Supply Delivery and Place of Performance:
The equipment should be complete with all accessories and software necessary to work and to be delivered to:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Laboratory
Attn: Yoon Song
6502 S. Archer Road
Bedford Park, IL 60501
Period of Performance:
12 month Base Year
Please see the attached Statement of Work and corresponding ancillary documents for review and consideration.
Quotes are due by email on or before September 14, 2025, by 4:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) and should be sent to brandon.rafus@fda.hhs.gov.
| Sep 9, 2026 | [Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] Purchase of a 360-Degree Combination Seam Gauge Attachment-Brand Name and Equal (BNE) |

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