NOI- Annual Service and Maintenance Agreement for Thermo Scientific Quadrupole-Orbitrap Hybrid w/IC (Exploris 480) mass spectrometer and associated Vanquish components.

Key Dates

Due Date

Posted Date

Agency & Value

Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

Contract Value

Not provided

Codes & Classification

Solicitation Number

75N98026Q00475

NAICS

811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Classification Code

J066

Additional Details

Set Aside

NONE

Place of Performance

Maryland, UNITED STATES

SourceSAM

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, has issued a Special Notice (Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00475) announcing its intent to award a non-competitive, firm-fixed-price contract for an annual service and maintenance agreement. This agreement is specifically for the Thermo Scientific Quadrupole-Orbitrap Hybrid w/IC (Exploris 480) mass spectrometer and its associated Vanquish liquid chromatography components, which are critical assets supporting the scientific mission of the NIH’s National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). The place of performance for this contract is NIH/NCATS, 9800 Medical Center Drive, Building B, Room 2001A, Rockville, MD 20850. **Purpose, Scope, and Intended Outcomes:** The primary objective of this procurement is to secure comprehensive, manufacturer-certified maintenance and support services for the highly specialized Exploris 480 mass spectrometer system and its integrated Vanquish modules. The intent is to ensure optimal system operability, validated performance, and longevity of the equipment, which is essential for ongoing and future scientific research activities. The annual service agreement will provide preventive maintenance, access to proprietary diagnostic tools, firmware and software updates, and replacement parts, all of which are necessary to maintain the system to original factory specifications and to minimize downtime that could adversely affect critical research. **Key Requirements, Objectives, and Expected Deliverables:** - The contractor must provide a Thermo Electron Unity Essential Support Plan, which includes annual preventive maintenance for both the Exploris 480 mass spectrometer and the associated Vanquish modules. - All services must be performed by OEM-trained and certified service engineers with direct access to proprietary tools, technical documentation, and genuine replacement parts. - The agreement must ensure compatibility in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with the existing installed system, supporting integrated system-level maintenance and updates. - The contractor must be able to provide manufacturer-authorized software and firmware updates, as well as timely access to proprietary replacement parts. - The deliverables include scheduled preventive maintenance visits, emergency repair services as needed, and technical support to ensure uninterrupted operation of the analytical platform. **Contracting Entity and Contact Information:** - Contracting Entity: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO) - Department: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Agency: National Institutes of Health - Contract Specialist: Jaddua Johnston - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 240-569-0006 **Location and Classification Codes:** - Place of Performance: Rockville, Maryland (MD), United States (USA) - NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (2022 version), with a small business size standard of $34 million. - Product Service Code: J066 **Procurement Type, Set-Aside, and Special Considerations:** This procurement is being conducted as a non-competitive, brand-name acquisition under the authority of FAR 12.603 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii), as Thermo Electron North America LLC is the only source capable of providing the required manufacturer-certified support for the integrated system. The requirement is not set aside for small business. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis and is not subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Due to the proprietary nature of the Exploris 480 system and the necessity for OEM-certified maintenance, third-party vendors are not considered capable of meeting the full scope of requirements. Only Thermo Electron North America LLC, as the original equipment manufacturer, can provide the comprehensive support needed to maintain system integrity, ensure validated performance, and protect the government’s investment in this critical research infrastructure. **Submission and Evaluation:** Interested parties must submit responses by June 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, referencing solicitation number 75N98026Q00475. Submissions must include detailed information demonstrating capability to provide the required services, including pricing, delivery terms, and relevant certifications. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). **Summary for Contractors:** This opportunity is highly specialized and limited to the original equipment manufacturer, Thermo Electron North America LLC, due to the proprietary and integrated nature of the Exploris 480 mass spectrometer system. Contractors considering this opportunity should have direct OEM authorization and the ability to provide manufacturer-certified maintenance and support. The contract will ensure the continued reliability and performance of a mission-critical analytical platform supporting NIH’s biomedical research objectives. For further information or to submit a response, contact Jaddua Johnston at [email protected] or 240-569-0006. Additional details and the official notice can be found at: https://sam.gov/opp/4e1ba5d39b064f2a82d95bc80bb5894d/view.