Sources Sought Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
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- Solicitation number
- NB646050-25-02231
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- 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
- Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
- Points of contact
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- Lisa Stevens lisa.stevens@nist.gov (252) 422-2097
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing a mobile, general-purpose quadrupole mass spectrometer for their Chemical Sciences Division's Direct Air Capture research program. The procured instrument must meet 15 specific technical requirements including measuring samples at inlet pressures from 300-1200 hPa, achieving a mass range up to 200 atomic mass units, maintaining a detection limit of 10 parts per billion, and utilizing variable-energy electron impact ionization with specialized control software. Interested vendors must submit capability statements limited to four pages that include company information, manufacturing details, country of origin, technical specifications, typical lead times, and relevant experience documentation. This sources sought notice does not constitute a request for proposals or quotes and does not guarantee future contract award. The submission deadline is June 23, 2025, with responses required via email to Contract Specialist Lisa Stevens at lisa.stevens@nist.gov.
Currently no set-aside designation has been determined, as NIST will analyze market research results to identify if qualified small businesses exist before deciding on procurement method and potential small business set-aside opportunities under NAICS code 334516 with a 1,000-employee size standard. No incumbent contractors or previous vendors are mentioned in the notice, and no budget ranges or estimated contract values are disclosed at this preliminary market research stage. The procurement requires delivery of one quadrupole mass spectrometer within 16 weeks after receipt of order, with installation to be completed by a NIST Subject Matter Expert in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty covering all parts and labor, and the government reserves rights for visual inspection and performance testing upon delivery. NIST specifically seeks information about manufacturing location as part of their evaluation to identify domestic manufacturers before finalizing acquisition strategy.
Notice text
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer per the specifications attached herein.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, who manufacture the spectrometer in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.
This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
- Name of the company that will provide the product(s).
- Name of the company that will manufacture the product.
- County of origin or manufacture of the product.
- Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement.
- Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order
- Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)
Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, Lisa Stevens, via email at lisa.stevens@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Statement of Work document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NB646050-25-02231 Statement of Work.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer | Pre-Solicitation |
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