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

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fdarfqhfp2026134004

- Solicitation number: FDA-RFQ-HFP-2026-134004
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Health and Human Services
- Agency: Food and Drug Administration
- Contracting office: FDA Office of Acq Grant SVCS (75F401)
- NAICS: 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- Place of performance: Bedford Park, Illinois
- First posted: September 8, 2026
- Last posted: September 9, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/af1192e2e25d404ea64addadefd522cb/view

## Description

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&deg; 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: &plusmn;0.01 mm Countersink: &plusmn;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:

&bull; One (1) combination 360 seam gauge system

&bull; All components necessary for full system operation

&bull; 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&rsquo;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.

## Attachments

- [SOW-HFP-2026-134004-Final- 08.31.2026.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/09521fa73c344cc49534b927f55b67a2/download)

## Publications

- September 8, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 8a35c4674f134ce986c369f6d015e2ef. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8a35c4674f134ce986c369f6d015e2ef/view
- September 8, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice a6da06cd28aa4450a2a4133780646b7f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a6da06cd28aa4450a2a4133780646b7f/view
- September 9, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice af1192e2e25d404ea64addadefd522cb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/af1192e2e25d404ea64addadefd522cb/view

## Points of contact

- Brandon Rafus, brandon.rafus@fda.hhs.gov

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