NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - QUADRUPOLE-ORBITRAP HIGH RESOLUTION MASS SPECTROMETER WITH LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH
ID: HFP2025126655Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONRockville, MD, 20841, US

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/081899b3599f4f25894733695aab4545/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a sole-source contract for a benchtop quadrupole-Orbitrap™ high-resolution mass spectrometer (HRMS) with liquid chromatograph to Thermo Electron North America LLC. This specialized equipment is crucial for developing and validating methods to detect chemical residues and contaminants in food, including mycotoxins, pesticides, and veterinary drugs. The unique capabilities of the Thermo Electron instrument are necessary to meet the FDA's requirements for timely and accurate identification of contaminants in complex food samples, which is vital for ensuring food safety. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by January 27, 2025; however, if no viable responses are received, the contract will proceed without competition. For further inquiries, contact Erika Crawford at erika.crawford@fda.hhs.gov or call 301-796-0298.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Erika Crawford
    (301) 796-0298
    erika.crawford@fda.hhs.gov
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    HFP 2025-126655 Notice of Intent.pdf
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to award a sole-source contract for a benchtop quadrupole-Orbitrap™ high-resolution mass spectrometer (HRMS) with liquid chromatograph to Thermo Electron North America LLC. This equipment is essential for developing methods to detect chemical residues and contaminants in food, such as mycotoxins, pesticides, and veterinary drugs. The sole-source justification is based on the specific compatibility requirements with an existing Ultra-high Pressure Liquid Chromatograph (UHPLC) and the unique capabilities of the Thermo Electron instrument. Competing this acquisition could significantly delay research efforts and hinder timely decision-making. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by January 27, 2025, but if no viable responses are received, the contract will proceed without competition. This notice complies with federal regulations for transparency in contract actions.
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