Helix SFT Noble Gas Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer - Annual Maintenance

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking annual maintenance services for a Helix SFT Noble Gas Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer through this pre-solicitation notice. This procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and PSC code H166 for Quality Control Instruments and Laboratory Equipment. The government is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing specialized maintenance services for this sophisticated scientific instrumentation. Interested vendors must respond to this sources sought notice by August 6, 2025, which provides a very short response window of only five days from the posting date of August 1, 2025. The evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, experience with similar mass spectrometry equipment, and the contractor's ability to maintain the precision and reliability required for noble gas isotope analysis.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations, making it open to businesses of all sizes to compete. The attached government file appears to contain information about a different procurement for waste removal services, which may be an administrative error or placeholder document that does not relate to the mass spectrometer maintenance services described in the main opportunity. No incumbent contractor names, specific award values, or budget ranges are disclosed in the available documentation. The annual nature of the maintenance contract suggests this will be a recurring service requirement, though specific performance periods, service frequencies, or maintenance schedules are not detailed in the current pre-solicitation materials. The specialized nature of noble gas isotope ratio mass spectrometry indicates this procurement will require contractors with highly technical expertise and likely certification from the equipment manufacturer.