Instrument Service for Agilent LC-MS/MS

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking quotes for comprehensive preventive maintenance services for an Agilent LC-MS/MS (liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry) system located at their Boulder, Colorado facility. This Request for Quotation (NB647070-25-02238) specifically requires brand-name Agilent maintenance services to support the Applied Chemicals and Materials Division's breathalyzer research for forensic toxicology and clinical diagnosis applications. Key requirements include one annual preventive maintenance visit, unlimited emergency on-site repair visits, unlimited remote technical support, and the use of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for all maintenance and repairs. Service engineers must have at least two years of Agilent instrument experience and all technicians must be US citizens. The procurement will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with quotes due electronically to angela.hitt@nist.gov by August 11, 2025.

This solicitation does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract structure includes a base performance period from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, with an optional one-year extension available through August 31, 2027. The contract includes comprehensive warranty provisions with all labor and replacement parts covered for 90 days from service completion, and NIST reserves the right to conduct quality assurance testing within five working days of any maintenance or repair visit. All services will be performed at NIST's Boulder, Colorado campus location, with payment terms established at Net 30 days. Offerors must maintain active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and complete specific representations and certifications as part of their submission requirements.