Responses to Questions Received.docx

This document contains responses to questions received for Solicitation #75N95025Q00026 for maintenance and repair services for the Orbitrap Fusion Lumos Tribrid Mass Spectrometer and subcomponents. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under simplified acquisition procedures and is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. It requires a contractor to provide preventative maintenance, software upgrades, troubleshooting, and on-site repair services for the specified mass spectrometry laboratory equipment owned by the National Institute on Aging. The period of performance is 12 months with two 12-month option years. Responses are due by 11:00 AM Eastern on December 2, 2024, and must include pricing details, company capabilities, past performance, and representations and certifications. The procurement is full and open with no set-asides. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government based on technical capability, price, and past performance.