Opportunity
SAM #75N98026Q00413
Preventive Maintenance Service Plan for Waters XEVO TQS micro-LC/MS/MS System
Buyer
NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations
Posted
May 20, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
75N98026Q00413
NAICS
811219, 811210
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking preventive maintenance services for a Waters XEVO TQS micro-LC/MS/MS system. - Government Buyer: - NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO), Department of Health and Human Services - OEM Highlight: - Waters Corporation is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Preventive maintenance service plan for Waters XEVO TQS micro-LC/MS/MS system - Includes Waters FlexCHOICE mySystem service plan - Full-service coverage for 12 months - At least one scheduled Performance Maintenance (PM) visit - Repair services (parts, labor, technical support) - Access to certified Waters Field Service Specialists - Use of Waters Quality Parts and standardized protocols - Coverage for all system components and modules - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must not be classified as obsolete or limited support status - Service must ensure reliable measurement of dehydroascorbic acid and vitamin C in human and cellular samples - All maintenance must be performed by certified Waters specialists using OEM parts - Place of Performance: - NIH facilities in Bethesda, MD
Description
The objective of this requirement is to provide preventive maintenance for the LC/MS/MS system to ensure the continued and reliable measurement of dehydroascorbic acid and vitamin C in human and cellular samples.
Service Specifications:
· The service plan shall provide full-service maintenance coverage for the Waters XEVO TQS micro-LC/MS/MS system.
· The coverage shall include Waters FlexCHOICE mySystem service plan for a period of twelve (12) months.
· The service plan shall include a minimum of one (1) scheduled Performance Maintenance (PM) visit during the coverage period.
· Preventive maintenance shall be performed using Waters Quality Parts and standardized service protocols by a certified Waters Field Service Specialist.
· The service plan shall include repair services, including parts, labor, and technical support necessary to maintain system performance.
· The service plan shall provide access to trained and authorized service personnel for troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of the system.
· The service level shall be standard, with standard response time for service requests.
· The coverage shall include support for all listed system components and modules under the service agreement.
· The service plan shall ensure the system operates at peak performance through proactive maintenance and support services.
· The equipment covered under this agreement shall not be classified as obsolete or limited support status.
Maintenance Requirements
- The plan provides preventive maintenance (PM) to keep the system operating at peak performance.
- At least one scheduled PM visit is included during the 12-month coverage period.
Maintenance is performed using:
- Waters Quality Parts
- Standardized service protocols
- Certified Waters Field Service Specialists
- Coverage includes repairs due to normal use, including parts, labor, and service.