High-resolution mass spectrometer with liquid chromatograph with 1-year Post- Warranty Maintenance Option Period
ID: RFQ75F40125Q00235Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIESACF OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING SERVICESWashington, DC, 20201, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8f01d1281da14facb898710fad8e577d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, is soliciting proposals for a high-resolution mass spectrometer with a liquid chromatograph, including a one-year post-warranty maintenance option. The procurement specifically seeks a benchtop quadrupole-OrbitrapTM or equivalent mass spectrometer, which is essential for analyzing chemical residues in food products, highlighting the importance of advanced technology in food safety assessments. Interested small businesses must submit firm-fixed-price quotes by June 18, 2025, with a focus on technical merit in the evaluation process, and can direct inquiries to Erika Crawford at ERIKA.CRAWFORD@FDA.HHS.GOV.

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    ERIKA CRAWFORD
    ERIKA.CRAWFORD@FDA.HHS.GOV
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    RFQ75F40125Q00235.pdf
    The RFQ #75F40125Q00235 outlines a solicitation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a high-resolution mass spectrometer paired with a liquid chromatograph, including a one-year post-warranty maintenance option. The procurement is set as a total small business set-aside, with a NAICS code of 334516 and a size limit of 1,000 employees. The primary requirement is for a benchtop quadrupole-Orbitrap, or equivalent, mass spectrometer featuring capabilities essential for analyzing chemical residues in food products. Specific technical requirements include a broad mass range, high scan rates, exceptional mass accuracy, and necessary hardware specifications for ionization and data acquisition. The proposal outlines the delivery expectations, including delivery to the FDA headquarters in College Park, MD. Contractors are to submit firm-fixed-price quotes by June 18, 2025, with technical and pricing sections submitted separately. Evaluation will primarily focus on technical merit before considering price, emphasizing the importance of robust technical proposals aligned with the RFQ's objectives. Training, installation support, and warranty details are mandated, reflecting the FDA’s commitment to technological capability in food safety assessments. This document illustrates the government's structured approach to procurement within stringent regulation and technical requirements, underscoring the critical nature of food analysis technologies.
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