Purchase of a 360-Degree Combination Seam Gauge Attachment-Brand Name and Equal (BNE)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF · FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION · FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS is soliciting Purchase of a 360-Degree Combination Seam Gauge Attachment-Brand Name and Equal (BNE). Solicitation number FDA-RFQ-HFP-2026-134004. Classified under NAICS 334519 — Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. Product/service code 6640 — LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. Place of performance: IL, USA. Responses are due by 14 September 2026 20:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

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: [contact details removed]

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 [contact details removed].