SAM #1232SA26Q0925

USDA ARS Procurement of Gas Chromatograph Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System with Installation, Training, and Extended Warranty

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure a comprehensive Gas Chromatograph Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer system for its Biosciences Research Laboratory in Fargo, ND. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Biosciences Research Laboratory, Food Animal Metabolism Research Unit and Sugarbeet Research Unit - Southeast Area Acquisition Office (SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP) - Products and Equipment Requested: - 1x Bench-top Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (with inert electron ionization source, electron multiplier detector, ion gauge, vacuum pumps, helium carrier gas setup, full ion scan/SIM acquisition, mass range 1.2–1000 amu, scan speed 20,000 u/sec) - 1x Gas Chromatograph (capillary flow technology, diagnostics, 2 injector ports, high temperature ramp, precise pressure and temperature control) - 1x Uninterruptable Power Supply (6kV) - 1x Autosampler and Injector Ports with Components (liquid and headspace autosampler, vial trays, syringe module, wash station, split/splitless injector modules, gas injection adaptor) - 1x Solid Phase Micro Extractor System (SPME) with fiber conditioning station, fiber kit, heater/agitator - 1x Pyrolyzer Unit (multi-shot, ceramic micro furnace, programmable up to 1050C, cryogenic trapping, autosampler tray, software) - 1x Software for Microplastic Library Searching (spectral library, calibration, quantification) - 1x Microplastics Calibration Kit (12 polymers, SiO2/CaCO3 diluents) - 1x Workstation System (computer, monitor, software licenses for equipment control and data analysis, NIST MS Library Bundle or equivalent) - 1x Spare Electron Ionization Source - 1x Performance Specification Kit - Services and Support: - Onsite full equipment setup and installation - Specification testing/compliance for all components - 2–3 days onsite product familiarization training - Three 1-year extended warranty/service periods for major components (mass spectrometer, gas chromatograph, autosampler, SPME, pyrolyzer), including onsite corrective and preventive maintenance and priority technical support - Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 90 days of award - All vendors must be registered in SAM - Evaluation based on technical merit, price, and past performance - System must include all accessories and kits for installation and operation - Warranty/service must be manufacturer-provided and include onsite support - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named, but the system requirements align with leading analytical instrument manufacturers.

Description

Description -

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0925 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Procure a Gas Chromatograph Single Quadruple Mass Spectrometer

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees. This acquisition is a Unrestricted Requirement.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

This requirement is for Gas Chromatograph Single Quadruple Mass Spectrometer in accordance with the attached Specifications.  

Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.

Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, August 07, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.

Responses must include a detailed description of the capability to provide Gas Chromatograph Single Quadruple Mass Spectrometer, any relevant experience providing this type of data to other government agencies or organizations, and past performance history.  Quotes that merely offer to provide the data as described in the Specifications without any additional information will not receive further consideration for award.

The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

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