Service Contract for Combustion Ion Chromatography Instrument

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Engineering Laboratory is seeking a service contract for a Metrohm Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) Instrument, specifically covering a 920-absorber module, 930 compact IC Flex oven, and combustion module. The solicitation is an unrestricted procurement open to all qualified offerors, classified under NAICS Code 811210 with a small business size standard of $34.0M. Quotes are due by 10AM ET on June 24, 2025, with the government intending to award a firm-fixed price purchase order to the technically acceptable, lowest-priced offeror. The evaluation will focus on technical capability, demonstrating prior experience, and assessing price fairness and reasonableness. Offerors must submit a two-volume quote format (Technical and Price volumes) and be an active System for Award Management (SAM) registrant.

The contract is structured with a base period of twelve (12) months and four (4) additional 12-month option periods, totaling a potential five-year service agreement. The place of performance is located in Gaithersburg, MD 20899, and the procurement will be executed through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-04. Service requirements include one annual preventative maintenance visit, calibration certificates, priority service, a preventative maintenance kit, and discounts on consumables. The contractor must provide onsite repair, virtual technical support, and comply with NIST campus security protocols, including providing all necessary safety-related equipment such as PPE. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the solicitation requires the contractor to have qualified personnel capable of working on the CIC instrument and providing comprehensive maintenance and support services.