Element XR service contract

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants seeks annual maintenance and repair services for a Thermo Finnigan Element XR Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometer, with quotations due September 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. The procurement is a total small business set-aside.

Place of performance is the Geophysics and Geochemistry Science Center in Denver, Colorado. The performance period spans five years and six months: a base year from September 23, 2026 through September 22, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods and a six-month optional extension through March 22, 2032. The contractor must provide all plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials necessary to perform annual diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance to manufacturer specifications, including manufacturer-approved and trained technicians, all technician travel costs, manufacturer-approved replacement parts (excluding consumables), and assume responsibility for shipping and disposal of replaced parts. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price. NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance; PSC code is H166, Quality Control—Instruments and Laboratory Equipment. Evaluation criteria carry equal weighting across past performance (minimum three references), technical capability (demonstrated experience with similar equipment and repairs), and price/cost. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Jennifer Rollin at jennifer_rollin@ios.doi.gov with the quotation number in the subject line and include the completed SF-18 form, SAM Unique Entity Identification Number, point of contact information, and completed FAR provision certifications (52.209-2, 52.209-11, 52.219-1, and 52.240-90).