Opportunity
SAM #SSN-FDA-134106
FDA Solicits High-Flow and Low-Flow Laboratory Nitrogen Generators with Installation and Warranty
Buyer
FDA Office of the Associate General Counsel for Administrative Law
Posted
June 03, 2026
Respond By
June 09, 2026
Identifier
SSN-FDA-134106
NAICS
334516
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL), Division of Biology, Chemistry and Materials Science (DBCMS), is seeking laboratory nitrogen generators and associated services to support mass spectrometry operations in Silver Spring, MD. - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL), Division of Biology, Chemistry and Materials Science (DBCMS) - Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services (OAGS) - Products Requested: - Two high-flow laboratory nitrogen generators - Maximum flow rate: 70 L/min - Nitrogen purity: up to 99.5% - Integral air compressor, two-stage moisture removal, triflex particulate filter - Full color touchscreen interface, 230 VAC power, noise level <60 dB(A) - Dimensions: less than 23"W x 20"D x 40"H - ECO technology, compatible with LC/MS and LC/MS/MS instruments - 3-year manufacturer warranty - One low-flow laboratory nitrogen generator - Maximum flow rate: 35 L/min - Nitrogen purity: up to 99.5% - Integral air compressor, two-stage moisture removal, triflex particulate filter - Full color touchscreen interface, 120 VAC power, noise level <60 dB(A) - Dimensions: less than 23"W x 20"D x 40"H - ECO technology, compatible with Thermo Q-Exactive systems and auxiliary lab applications - 3-year manufacturer warranty - Services Requested: - On-site delivery and installation by manufacturer-certified field service engineers - Post-installation performance verification testing - Completion of installation and verification checklists - Three-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel - Technical support Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM ET - Emergency service response within 24 hours; repair completion within 72 hours for emergencies - Non-emergency repair within 148 hours - Submission of field service reports within 5 business days - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All generators must include integral compressors and advanced filtration - Installation and verification must be performed by manufacturer-certified engineers - Strict service response and repair timelines - Compatibility with specific mass spectrometry systems (LC/MS, LC/MS/MS, Thermo Q-Exactive) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice, but the requirements suggest leading laboratory gas generator manufacturers are relevant.
Description
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services (OAGS), is seeking information from qualified vendors capable of providing two (2) high-flow laboratory nitrogen generators (up to 70 L/min each) and one (1) low-flow laboratory nitrogen generator (up to 35 L/min), including on-site installation, performance verification, and a three-year warranty, in support of mass spectrometry operations at FDA's Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL), Silver Spring, MD.