Opportunity
SAM #75F40126P00227
FDA Awards Sole Source Contract for Z-Spec, Inc. X-ray Fluorescence Analyzers and Accessories
Buyer
FDA Office of the Associate General Counsel for Administrative Law
Posted
August 21, 2026
Identifier
75F40126P00227
NAICS
334516
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded a sole source contract for specialized analytical instruments. - Government Buyer: - Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Sub-agency: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Office: Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services (OAGS) - OEM Highlight: - Z-Spec, Inc. is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all products in this award - Products Requested: - Z-max Analyzer (Part #106-01) - Portable Mono-Chromatic High Definition X-ray fluorescence spectrometer - Features: Energy dispersive XRF detection, Doubly Curved Crystal optics, 17 keV excitation beam or greater, field-portable (<10 kg) - Quantity: 1 - E-max PLUS Analyzer (Part #102-02) - Portable Mono-Chromatic High Definition X-ray fluorescence spectrometer - Features: Energy dispersive XRF detection, Doubly Curved Crystal optics, 17 keV excitation beam or greater, field-portable (<10 kg) - Quantity: 1 - Accessories - Includes sample cups, sample preparation kit, transporting case, and food/plant standards kit - Notable Requirements: - Instruments must achieve ultra-low detection limits for toxic elements (arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead, thallium) - Designed for regulatory and research applications in food and plant analysis - Estimated Contract Value: - $123,075 (firm-fixed-price)
Description
The FDA awarded a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Z-Spec, Inc. for the acquisition of the following brand-name commercial instruments: - Z-Spec, Inc. Part number (106-01) Z-max Analyzer - Z-Spec, Inc. Part number (102-02) E-max PLUS Analyzer - Accessories, including sample cups, sample prep kit, transporting case, food/plant standards kit.