Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Gas System for DoW
ID: DOIDFBO260017Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESIBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)HERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/55e55e1f778e4b5bb21e4174cff5e3bb/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, through its Interior Business Center, is seeking industry feedback on the procurement of a Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Gas Chromatography system for a U.S. Department of War agency. The requirement specifies a high-resolution, accurate-mass gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) system capable of selective and sensitive detection of small molecules, with a focus on an Orbitrap GC system operating at 60,000 resolving power and MS/MS enabled. This advanced analytical instrument is crucial for performing chemical analysis in complex and trace-level samples, underscoring its importance in various scientific and regulatory applications. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and responses to the Request for Information by December 29, 2025, at 8:00 AM ET, to the primary contact, Carlos Saldarriaga, via email at carlos_saldarriaga@ibc.doi.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Saldarriaga, Carlos
    +1 571-560-6760
    carlos_saldarriaga@ibc.doi.gov
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    A14_MR_Attachment_A_-_SOW_Thermo_Scientific_Orbitrap_Gas_Chromatography_system.docx
    This document, Attachment A of a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP), outlines the requirement for a Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Gas Chromatography system for a Department of War agency. The agency needs a high-resolution, accurate-mass gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) system to perform selective, sensitive detection and structural analysis of small molecules in complex and trace-level samples, specifically requiring an Orbitrap GC system operating at 60,000 resolving power with MS/MS enabled. This is a brand-name-only requirement. Delivery instructions specify limiting exterior package notes to the provided address for James Woods at Shine LLC in Charlottesville, VA, with delivery required no later than eight weeks after the award receipt.
    A14_MR_Attachment_B_-_System_Requirements.docx
    Attachment B details a comprehensive list of items for an Orbitrap Exploris GC system, including the main Orbitrap Exploris GC with 60K + MSMS, various injector modules (PTV and SSL), and essential support equipment. The package includes a Merkur CountKit NA, a performance kit, and a GC/GCMS start-up kit. Critical power infrastructure is also listed, such as a PV PDU and a Powervar UPS SPII 6.0kVA, designed to support multiple MS systems. The attachment further specifies numerous consumables and accessories, including an oil mist filter, spring-loaded nuts, CI and EI ion volume assemblies, and an iConnect column lock nut kit. Advanced liquid handling is provided by the TriPlus RSH SMART Advanced liquid regular system, complete with a handheld terminal and injector adapter kit, and an automatic tool change station. Consumables vouchers, PTV and SSL essentials kits with columns, ferrules, and septa, are included. Software and libraries such as Wiley Registry 2023/NIST 2023 MS Library and TRACEFINDER 5.2 SP2 are also part of the offering, along with a power cord. This comprehensive list indicates a complete setup for a high-resolution gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system.
    A14_MR_RFI_for_Thermo_Scientific_Orbitrap_Gas_Chromatography_system.docx
    The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center (IBC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of a U.S. Department of War agency, seeking industry feedback on the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Gas Chromatography system (Brand Name Only). The RFI includes two Statements of Work (SOWs) for review and requests capability statements from interested vendors, specifically asking for confirmation of Authorized Reseller certification. Responses are due by December 29, 2025, at 8:00 AM ET, and must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer. The submission should be no more than 10 pages and include a cover sheet, general response, SOW feedback, vendor responses to questions, and a capabilities statement. The RFI aims to gather information for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation for the government.
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