High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA860126Q0006SS
- Agency
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AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6630 Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Place of performance
- Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors capable of supplying a High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS) system. The primary requirement is that the HPLC-MS must be 100% natively compatible with and controllable by Agilent MassHunter software, which is the Air Force's existing laboratory software platform. This mandatory compatibility requirement is essential to ensure operational continuity and data integrity within the government's current infrastructure. Interested contractors must submit capability packages demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement, along with company information including name, address, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), point of contact details, and business size status under NAICS code 334516. The closing date for responses is January 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for award. Technical market research indicates that only Agilent Technologies systems currently meet the compatibility requirement, and this notice serves to validate those findings and identify any alternative sources.
No small business set-aside has been designated for this procurement, though a final determination has not yet been made. The government is replacing an outdated 12-year-old Agilent 1260 Infinity system and requires the complete HPLC-MS system to be purchased directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturer with installation, three-day training for three personnel, and a two-year warranty included. The expected delivery timeline is within six months of contract award, with payment scheduled at 100% completion on a net 30 basis. All procured products must comply with Buy American and Balance of Payments Program regulations, meaning all items must be domestic or qualifying country end products. The system must meet specific technical specifications, including an operating pressure of at least 800 bar, mass spectrum analyzer with dual ionization modes, quaternary pump, degasser, UV-VIS detector, and autosampler capable of analyzing organic chemicals in water, including chemical warfare agents and pesticides. No specific award value range has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials.
Notice text
Notice from the United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Installation Contracting Division, Base Support Contracting Branch at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio:
The AFLCMC Operational Contracting Branch at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, on behalf of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources, including Small Businesses (SB), capable of delivering a High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS). A set-aside decision has not yet been made for this acquisition.
REQUIREMENTS:
The Government requires a High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS) system that is 100% natively compatible with and can be controlled by the existing laboratory software platform, Agilent MassHunter. This compatibility is a mandatory requirement to ensure operational continuity and data integrity with the Government's existing data infrastructure. Technical market research indicates that only systems manufactured by Agilent Technologies can meet this requirement. This notice is issued to validate these findings.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Interested parties are requested to submit a capability package that provides clear and convincing evidence of their ability to provide an HPLC-MS system that is 100% natively compatible with and can be controlled by the Agilent MassHunter software platform. In addition, interested parties must provide the following information:
- Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Point of Contact (Name, Phone Number, and Email Address).
- Company business size status under NAICS code 334516.
Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov to be eligible for a Department of Defense contract award.
CLOSING:
Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted via email no later than Monday, 26 January 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. All correspondence sent via email must contain the subject line: “FA860126Q0006, Sources Sought: High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS) System.” Be advised that due to network filters, attachments ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. The points of contact for this action are Brian Algeo, Contract Specialist, at brian.algeo.1@us.af.mil, and Candice Snow, Contracting Officer, at candice.snow@us.af.mil.
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary and will not be reimbursed by the Government. The Government’s assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside.
Attachments:
- Instructions
- Technical Requirements
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 - Statement of Work For A HPLC-MS 6 Jan 2026.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Instructions.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source: High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS) | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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