Brand name or Equal to the Agilent 8890 GS/TQMS

The U.S. Geological Survey's Columbia Environmental Research Center is procuring a brand name or equal to the Agilent 8890 gas chromatograph with 7010D triple quadrupole mass spectrometer system through a competitive Request for Quotations under simplified acquisition procedures. The system must support contaminants research and meet specific technical requirements including multiple inlet types, electron impact ion source, automated liquid sampler, at least 800 MRM transitions per second, 10-1050 mass range, and oil-free roughing pump capabilities. Offerors must submit electronic quotes with four tabbed sections covering administrative data, pricing, certifications, and a three-page technical capability response demonstrating their ability to meet the specified product requirements. All vendors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and qualify as small businesses under NAICS code 334516 with fewer than 1,000 employees. The submission deadline is August 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, with responses to be sent to Mindie Dixon at mdixon@usgs.gov.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small businesses in the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing sector. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents. The contract requires delivery of the laboratory equipment within 182 days after award, followed by installation and training completion within 90 days after delivery. The procurement includes a comprehensive service package featuring a three-year extended service contract with yearly preventative maintenance visits and a ten-year parts and service guarantee. The equipment will be delivered to and installed at the USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center in Columbia, Missouri, where it will support the facility's environmental contaminants research mission.