Inductively coupled plasma triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer (ICP-QQQ Tandem MS) including accessories necessary for basic instrument operation (e. g. , chiller), software, and autosampler

The FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services seeks to procure one inductively coupled plasma triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer (ICP-QQQ Tandem MS) system with accessories, software, and autosampler for elemental analysis and food safety research, with quotes due August 17, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Central Time. This is a firm fixed-price commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12 with full and open competition.

Place of performance is Summit, Illinois (specifically Bedford Park, Illinois for delivery, installation, and training). The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

The system must be newly manufactured (not used or refurbished) and meet nine detailed minimum technical requirements, including interference removal and reaction chemistry, analytical performance specifications, sample introduction capability for up to 25% total dissolved solids, single particle analysis (spICP-MS), integrated software with automated workflows, hyphenation capability for HPLC interfacing, and a fully integrated autosampler. The procurement includes delivery as a turn-key solution with installation, on-site operator training for two users, and a minimum one-year warranty with phone and email technical support. Two optional one-year post-warranty preventive maintenance and repair service agreements are available, each requiring one scheduled on-site preventive maintenance visit annually, unlimited on-site corrective maintenance within seven business days, factory-certified parts, and technical support Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Central Time.

Quoters must submit pricing for the base system and optional service agreements and provide detailed technical compliance information, an Accessibility Conformance Report for Section 508 compliance, Unique Entity ID, country of origin information, and FAR 52.222-48 certification. Delivery, installation, and training must occur within 60 calendar days from award. Award goes to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter. Quotes remain firm through September 30, 2026. Payment terms are Net 30 days after government acceptance through the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform.