Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- HFP-2026-133210
- Agency
-
Food and Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Maryland 20740, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Food and Drug Administration's Human Foods Program is seeking sources for the procurement, delivery, installation, and training of a benchtop single quadrupole mass spectrometer system with optional ion chromatograph capabilities to support food safety research. The system must integrate with an existing Thermo ICS-5000+ ion chromatograph and meet specific technical requirements including a mass range of 10-1250 m/z, HESI probe compatibility, fast scan rates of approximately 20,000 Da/s, full scan and SIM modes, and Chromeleon 7 software or equivalent with mass spectrometry capability. The contractor must provide a Windows 11-compatible PC workstation, deliver the new equipment to the FDA/HFP Laboratory in College Park, Maryland, and include on-site training for FDA personnel along with warranty and maintenance services. This is a sources sought notice issued for market research purposes only and is not a formal solicitation for proposals; the government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by April 10, 2026, and respondents should use the provided Sources Sought Notice Response Template Form to address their capabilities.
No set-asides have been designated for this procurement, and no incumbent contractor information is provided in the notice. The requirement encompasses the delivery of one single quadrupole mass spectrometer system and one PC workstation, with delivery and installation required on or before September 30, 2026, and training to be completed within 30 days of installation. A minimum 12-month warranty covering maintenance and support services is mandated. The solicitation will be classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies), suggesting the contract value may fall within the range typical for specialized analytical instrumentation procurements, though no specific budget or award value is disclosed in this market research notice.
Notice text
Title: Sources Sought Notice – Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System
This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice.
REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW
The FDA Human Foods Program requires the procurement, delivery, installation, and training for a benchtop, unit mass resolution single quadrupole mass spectrometer system, with optional ion chromatograph.
This system will support food safety research by enabling rapid screening of food matrices and additives, improving sensitivity, specificity, and analytical accuracy.
SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT
The contractor shall provide:
One (1) single quadrupole mass spectrometer system
One (1) PC workstation (Windows 11 compatible)
Required software (Chromeleon 7 or equivalent with MS capability)
Optional ion chromatograph system
Delivery, installation, and system validation
On-site training for FDA personnel
Warranty and maintenance services
The system must be new equipment and meet all minimum performance specifications.
KEY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
The system must:
Integrate with existing Thermo ICS-5000+ ion chromatograph
Provide full software/data communication between IC and MS using a single computer/software
Support mass range of approximately 10–1250 m/z
Include HESI probe supporting low to high flow rates
Support fast scan rates (~20,000 Da/s) and polarity switching
Perform full scan and SIM modes
Include detector system with high dynamic range
Include vacuum interlock and maintenance features
(Equivalent solutions may be proposed but must be justified.)
DELIVERY & PERFORMANCE
Delivery and installation location:
FDA/HFP Laboratory
5001 Campus Drive
College Park, MD 20740
Delivery deadline: On or before September 30, 2026
Installation and acceptance required prior to final acceptance
Training required within 30 days of installation
WARRANTY & TRAINING
Minimum 12-month warranty (parts and labor)
Preventative maintenance included
On-site training for FDA staff (approx. 1–2 days)
NAICS CODE
334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
(Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
SMALL BUSINESS CONSIDERATION
The Government is seeking input from:
Small Businesses
Small Disadvantaged Businesses
8(a)
HUBZone
SDVOSB
WOSB
REQUESTED INFORMATION
FDA is seeking contractors that can provide delivery, installation, and training for a benchtop, unit mass resolution single quadrupole mass spectrometer system, with optional ion chromatograph. All interested conttractors must complete the attached Sources Sought Notice Response Form
RESPONSE SUBMISSION
Email all responses to Michele Jackson at Michele.Jackson@fda.hhs.gov. Please include in the subject line of the email the following statement: Contractor XXXXX (include your name) SSN Response for HFP-2026-133210 – Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System
QUESTIONS
All questions must be submitted via email to Michele Jackson at Michele.Jackson@fda.hhs.gov by April 1, 2026 . Please include in the subject line of the email the following statement: Contractor XXXXX (include your name) Questions for HFP-2026-133210 – Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Notice Response Template Form .docx | DOCX document |
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