SAM #75F40126Q135970

FDA Solicitation for SomaFocus or Equal 3D Multi-Electrode Array System with Maintenance and Custom Consumables

The FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), Office of Clinical Pharmacology (OCP), Division of Applied Regulatory Science (DARS) is seeking a 3D multi-electrode array (MEA) system for advanced electrophysiology research. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) - Office of Clinical Pharmacology (OCP), Division of Applied Regulatory Science (DARS) - OEMs and Vendors: - SomaFocus (OEM specified; solicitation allows for equivalent systems from other manufacturers) - Products Requested: - SomaFocus or equal 3D MEA System (1 unit) - Includes compatible application software, factory-certified on-site installation, operator training, and platinum tier warranty coverage for the first year - SomaFocus Custom Consumables and Peripherals Pack or equal (1 kit) - Includes 60 microwell single 1mL custom designed plates and 60 organoid probes - Services Requested: - Four option years of post-warranty preventive maintenance and unlimited repairs - Each option year includes: - Two scheduled on-site preventive maintenance visits - Unlimited on-site corrective repairs - Guaranteed remote response within 4 business hours - On-site technician arrival within 48 hours - Unlimited OEM software, firmware, and hardware support and updates - Unlimited technical support (Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM ET) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be capable of electrophysiology recording in 3D iPSC-derived brain organoids - Delivery, installation, verification, calibration, and training required within 60-90 days of contract award - Platinum tier warranty for the first year, followed by four annual maintenance options - Consumables pack tailored for custom organoid research - Rapid response and repair service requirements for maintenance option years

Description

Update 08/28/2026: uploaded a new version of the solicitation as the initial load was the wrong file and had an error in 52.217-9 which stated the total duration of the contract would be two (2) years; however, that has been corrected to the five (5) years that covers all post warranty  maintenance option periods.

Original: See attached solicitation/Request for Quote (RFQ) for a SomaFocus, or Equal 3D multi-electrode array (MEA) System plus four (4) option years of Preventive Maintenance and unlimited repairs.

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