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ID: SSN_CVM-2026-134067 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Description

Posted: May 12, 2026, 12:13 p.m. EDT

We expect to acquire seven new BSCs according to our specifications. The Contractor shall provide seven (7) biosafety cabinets consisting of:

One (1) 6-foot wide unit

Six (6) 4-foot wide units

All BSCs are expected to meet certification standards (NSF/ANSI 49) upon delivery.

Deliverables

The following are the requirements that should be met at the minimum:

Class II: Protects personnel, environment, and product (samples). The most common type, offering sterile conditions, ideal for BSL-1 through BSL-3.

Units shall be available in unit widths of 6 ft (one unit) and 4 ft (six units)

Units must meet the performance requirements of NSF/ANSI 49.

Units shall have supply HEPA filters 99.99% efficient at a particle size of 0.3 micron by DOP test and shall be of full cabinet work zone width and depth.

Units shall have exhaust HEPA filters 99.99% efficient at a particle size of 0.3 microns by DOP test

Units shall be constructed from 16 or 18 gauge Type 304 stainless steel, forming a monolithic, sealed structure.

Units shall possess a height adjustable base stand such that workspace height can be adjusted from at least 30 to 36 inches.

Units' power shall be supplied with a minimum 12-foot (2.5m) grounded electrical cable. Electrical supply should be 115 VAC, 60 Hz.

Units shall be easily transportable through a 40 inch (1016 mm) wide, 83 in (2108 mm) tall door without disassembly.

Units shall come standard with two outlets with drip proof covers; one gas valve/service coupling on right side wall; one service coupling on right side wall; two service couplings on left side wall.

Units shall be capable of front filter removal without disassembly of the control panel and sliding window tracks/hardware.

Units shall feature a sliding viewing window that operates smoothly from full closure to full opening at 20 inches.

Units shall have a working access height of 10 inches.

Units shall feature a non-metallic armrest/airfoil incorporating an at least 2 inch (51mm) forearm support area.

Units shall feature an audible alarm and flashing LED to warn of an unsafe viewscreen position. The units will also signal power loss with visual and audible alarms

Units shall include base stand with work surface height between 25 and 35 in

Units shall include an ultraviolet (UV) light fixture.

Units shall be warranted for parts and labor for at least 60 months from the date of acceptance.

Pricing shall include shipping cost.

Posted: May 11, 2026, 10:06 a.m. EDT
Background
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services (OAGS), is issuing this sources sought announcement on behalf of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), Office of Applied Science. The laboratory at the FDA CVM is pursuing projects involving biologically hazardous samples, necessitating the use of appropriately rated biosafety cabinets (BSCs). The current BSCs are evaluated as inadequate and require replacement. The goal of this contract is to acquire seven new BSCs to perform lab work for biological studies while ensuring proper protection for scientists.

Work Details
The Contractor shall provide seven (7) biosafety cabinets consisting of: One (1) 6-foot wide unit and Six (6) 4-foot wide units. All BSCs must meet certification standards (NSF/ANSI 49) upon delivery. Minimum requirements include:
- Units available in widths of 6 ft (one unit) and 4 ft (six units).
- Performance requirements must meet NSF/ANSI 49 standards.
- Supply HEPA filters must be 99.99% efficient at a particle size of 0.3 micron by DOP test, covering full cabinet work zone width and depth.
- Exhaust HEPA filters must also be 99.99% efficient at a particle size of 0.3 microns by DOP test.
- Constructed from 16 or 18 gauge Type 304 stainless steel, forming a monolithic, sealed structure.
- Height adjustable base stand with workspace height adjustable from at least 30 to 36 inches.
- Power supplied with a minimum 12-foot grounded electrical cable; electrical supply should be 115 VAC, 60 Hz.
- Easily transportable through a door without disassembly, measuring at least 40 inches wide and 83 inches tall.
- Standard features include two outlets with drip proof covers, various service couplings, front filter removal capability without disassembly, sliding viewing window operating smoothly from full closure to full opening at 20 inches, working access height of 10 inches, non-metallic armrest/airfoil with at least a 2-inch forearm support area, audible alarm and flashing LED for unsafe viewscreen position and power loss signals, base stand with work surface height between 25 and 35 inches, ultraviolet light fixture, and warranty for parts and labor for at least 60 months from acceptance date. Pricing must include shipping costs.

Place of Performance
FDA White Oak Campus, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993

Overview

Agency
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [HHS]
Response Deadline
May 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
May 11, 2026, 10:06 a.m. EDT (updated: May 12, 2026, 12:13 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Place of Performance
Laurel, MD 20708 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
29%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 4 days, below average for the Food and Drug Administration. 79% of obligations for similar contracts within the Food and Drug Administration were awarded full & open.
On 5/11/26 Food and Drug Administration issued Sources Sought SSN_CVM-2026-134067 for Bio Safey Cabinets due 5/15/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334516 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC 6640.
Primary Contact
Name
Reagan Davis   Profile
Email
reagan.davis@fda.hhs.gov
Phone
(301) 796-0910

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION > FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS
FPDS Organization Code
7524-00223
Source Organization Code
100188033
Last Updated
May 16, 2026
Last Updated By
reagan.davis@fda.hhs.gov
Archive Date
May 16, 2026