Annual Maintenance Service Contract for Orbitrap Exploris 240 Mass Spectrometer - Base year plus Two option year periods

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks annual maintenance service for an Orbitrap Exploris 240 Mass Spectrometer, with proposals due August 7, 2026, and questions due August 4, 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside.

Place of performance is Grand Forks, North Dakota. The contract covers a base year (September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2027) plus two optional one-year renewal periods. The vendor must provide one to two preventative maintenance visits annually with travel and labor included, same-day remote repair capability with virtual consultations, and onsite repair visits with full travel and labor coverage. All preventative maintenance and repairs must use genuine OEM parts, and the instrument must be qualified for operation within manufacturer specifications upon completion. The equipment includes the primary Orbitrap Exploris 240 Mass Spectrometer (Serial No. MM10238C) and nine subitems comprising the attached Vanquish Dual LC system.

The NAICS code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a small business size standard of $34 million. The PSC code is J066. Award will be made using a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation method; only the lowest priced quoter will initially be evaluated for technical acceptability and past performance. Quoters must provide detailed explanations of their ability to perform required services and address any Statement of Work requirements they cannot accomplish. Prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the receipt of quotes date. The contract is firm-fixed-price for commercial items. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply, with wage determinations for Grand Forks County, North Dakota, ranging from approximately $11.63 to $46.07 per hour depending on occupation.