Description
The FDA is seeking a contractor to provide an Automated Vial Capper Machine and Labeler system, including installation, qualification, and training. The system must meet specific technical requirements, including a maximum footprint of 16 x 5 feet, variable speed control, and the ability to accommodate containers with outer diameters ranging from 5/8" to 4" and heights up to 6". The system must also operate effectively in a temperature-controlled laboratory environment. The contractor must provide a minimum of 12 months' warranty and offer options for post-warranty service agreements.
• The system must be capable of capping and labeling vials at a minimum rate of 60 vials per minute.
• The system must be compatible with 115-volt, 60 hertz, 1-phase facility power.
• The system must have a clean compressed air utility with a minimum pressure of 30 psi.
• The system must have a 4.3" color touchscreen HMI with pushbuttons or equivalent operator interface.
• The system must have a low-friction chain conveyor with adjustable guide rails.
• The system must have a wrap labeling system with a multi-axis label application system.
• The system must have a label peeler and a brake unwind mechanism.
The contract is estimated to be awarded on September 1, 2026, and the equipment delivery is expected to be completed within 196 calendar days of contract award. Installation, qualification, and training completion are expected to be finalized within 226 calendar days of contract award.