Opportunity
SAM #RFQHFP2026133210Solicitation75F40126Q00174
FDA Solicitation: Benchtop Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System (Thermo Scientific Compatible) with Optional Ion Chromatograph
Buyer
Food and Drug Administration
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
RFQHFP2026133210Solicitation75F40126Q00174
NAICS
334516
The FDA Human Foods Program is seeking a benchtop single quadrupole mass spectrometer system for advanced food additive analysis. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Human Foods Program (HFP), Office of Chemistry and Toxicology (OCT), Division of Analytical Chemistry (DAC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Thermo Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific) is the required OEM for system compatibility - Products/Services Requested: - Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System (e.g., Thermo Scientific ISQ EC, Part# ISQEC-IC) - Must integrate with existing Thermo Scientific ICS-5000+ ion chromatograph - Includes delivery, installation by manufacturer-certified technicians, and on-site training for up to 3 users - One-year warranty covering parts, labor, travel, and preventive maintenance; system uptime of at least 95% during warranty - Optional Ion Chromatograph System (ICS-6000 or equivalent) - Extensive accessories and consumables: valves, software licenses (Chromeleon 7 CDS), columns, pumps, tubing, PC workstation, vial kits, calibration solutions, and more (see detailed line items) - Services: installation, on-site training, delivery, multi-year parts-only warranty, preventive maintenance, and application support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be fully compatible with Thermo Scientific ICS-5000+ ion chromatograph - Delivery and installation required within 60 days of award; installation within 10 business days of delivery - Training for up to 3 FDA personnel within 30 days of installation - Set aside for small businesses under NAICS 334516 - Firm-Fixed-Price, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award basis - Place of Performance/Delivery: - FDA Human Foods Program, Office of Chemistry and Toxicology, Division of Analytical Chemistry, 5001 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20740 - Contracting office: 11601 Landsdown St., 13th Floor, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Description
Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Solicitation Number
HFP-2026-133210
Title
Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer for Ion Chromatograph with Optional Ion Chromatograph
Notice Type
Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Agency
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Human Foods Program (HFP)
NAICS Code
334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside
Description
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Human Foods Program (HFP), Office of Chemistry and Toxicology (OCT), Division of Analytical Chemistry (DAC), has a requirement for a benchtop, unit mass resolution single quadrupole mass spectrometer system, including delivery, installation, training, and warranty support.
The system will integrate with the existing Thermo Scientific ICS-5000+ ion chromatograph and will support method development and validation for food additive analysis. Optional CLINs are included for a replacement ion chromatograph system.
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
Delivery Location
FDA Human Foods Program Office of Chemistry and Toxicology Division of Analytical Chemistry 5001 Campus Drive College Park, MD 20740
Delivery Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET, excluding Federal holidays.
Period of Performance
Delivery and installation shall be completed within sixty (60) calendar days after award.
The warranty period shall be one (1) year beginning upon Government acceptance.
Evaluation Basis
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
Quotations will be evaluated for:
Technical Acceptability Acceptable Past Performance Lowest Evaluated Price
Submission Requirements
Offerors shall submit:
Technical quotation Pricing for all required and optional CLINs Delivery timeline Warranty information Past performance information UEI number and company information
Quotations shall remain valid for 120 calendar days.
Questions
All questions shall be submitted via email no later than:
May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Quote Submission
Quotes shall be submitted electronically to:
Email subject line:
“CONTRACTOR [Company Name] – Solicitation Number HFP-2026-133210 QUOTE”
Contracting Officer
Michele Jackson Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Email: Michele.Jackson@fda.hhs.gov Phone: 301-796-6686
Attachments
Attachment I – Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attachment II – Pricing Chart Attachment III – Past Performance Reference Sheet Attachment IV – SF-18 Attachment V – RFQ Document