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

The FDA is seeking a commercial vendor to supply a single 360‑degree combination seam gauge system for measuring seam thickness and countersink depth on metal food cans. The system must rotate 360° (or provide multi‑point measurements) across cans ranging from 52‑153 mm in diameter and 55‑240 mm in height, with resolution of 0.001 mm (thickness) and 0.01 mm (countersink) and accuracy of ±0.01 mm / ±0.02 mm respectively. Data must be output via RS‑232 or USB and integrate with existing SPC software. Deliverables include the hardware, accessories, software, on‑site installation, one‑year warranty, training, and optional multi‑year support. Delivery is to the FDA Laboratory in Bedford Park, IL, with a 12‑month base‑year performance period. The award will be made to the lowest‑priced technically acceptable offer (LPTA). • One (1) complete 360° seam gauge system with all components • Installation, training, and a 12‑month parts‑and‑labor warranty • Compatibility with FDA’s SEAMSCAN XTS‑III workflow and SPC tracking software • Data output via RS‑232/USB, resolution 0.001 mm, accuracy ±0.01 mm • Delivery to FDA Lab, Bedford Park, IL; performance period 12 months • Firm‑fixed‑price, all‑or‑none quote; award based on lowest price meeting technical specs.