Mass spectral libraries technical support

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks to award a fixed-price purchase order for mass spectral libraries technical support services. NIST's Mass Spectrometry Data Center requires a contractor to provide long-term assistance for the NIST/EPA/NIH Mass Spectral Library and Tandem Mass Spectral Library as well as associated software tools. The contractor must support the libraries and software in accordance with the statement of work, which outlines required technical services and deliverables. Quotations for this total small business set-aside are due by August 31, 2023 and will be evaluated based on the pricing proposed.

This solicitation is set aside entirely for small businesses. The NAICS code is 541712 and PSC code is D302. The base period of performance is one year starting September 2023, with four optional one-year extensions. The contractor must perform at its own worksite with annual travel to NIST or the American Society for Mass Spectrometry conference. The minimum qualifications for contractor personnel include an advanced degree in chemistry, demonstrated expertise in mass spectrometry and the NIST libraries, and at least two years of relevant experience. The estimated budget is under $150,000 annually.