Opportunity

SAM #HFP-2026-132840

FDA Market Research: Quadrupole-Orbitrap Hybrid Mass Spectrometer System for Proteomics Research

Buyer

FDA Office of the Associate General Counsel for Administrative Law

Posted

April 20, 2026

Respond By

April 27, 2026

Identifier

HFP-2026-132840

NAICS

334516

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Human Foods Program is seeking a newly manufactured quadrupole-orbitrap hybrid mass spectrometer system for advanced proteomics research at its College Park, MD laboratory. - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Human Foods Program, Office of Laboratory Operations and Applied Science, Division of Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy Mass Spectrometry Branch - Products and Services Requested: - Quadrupole-Orbitrap Hybrid Mass Spectrometer System (1 unit) - Includes ion source assembly, segmented quadrupole mass filter, ion optics, high-field orbitrap mass analyzer, ion routing multipole, multi-stage turbomolecular vacuum system, integrated data acquisition and control system with software licenses - Ancillary components: syringe pump, maintenance consumables kit, uninterruptible power supply (UPS, optional) - Compatible with existing liquid chromatograph systems - Supports multiple acquisition modes and high-resolution mass spectrometry for complex protein analysis - Consumables and Maintenance Kits (1 set) - On-site Instructor-led Training (3 days) - Installation, Integration, and System Setup (1 service) - One-year Service Agreement (parts, labor, preventive maintenance, technical support) - Trade-in Service and Deinstallation Labor (1 service) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must be newly manufactured and delivered, installed, and operational before the specified deadline - Includes comprehensive installation, integration, and demonstration to verify compliance with manufacturer performance specifications - Personalized, on-site training for FDA personnel - Trade-in and deinstallation of existing instrumentation - One-year warranty and service contract included - Optional UPS for system stability - Place of Performance/Delivery: - FDA Human Foods Program Laboratory, 5001 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20740 - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned; market research is intended to identify capable small business sources.

Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Human Foods Program (HFP) is conducting market research to identify small business concerns capable of providing a quadrupole-orbitrap hybrid mass spectrometer system for the Division of Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy Mass Spectrometry Branch, located at 5001 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20740. Delivery is required prior to September 30, 2026.

This notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested parties are invited to review Attachment 1 – Sources Sought Notice and Attachment 2 – Requirement Document for full details and response requirements. Responses are due no later than April 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

NAICS Code: 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PSC: 6640 — Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

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