Gerstel GMBH & CO. KG

Gerstel GMBH & CO. KG, through its subsidiary Gerstel Inc., is a leading provider of sample extraction solutions and automated sample preparation systems for gas and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS and LC/MS) analysis. The company supplies advanced laboratory equipment and services to various federal agencies to support their analytical, testing, measurement, and research programs. Gerstel's product line includes thermal desorption units, autosamplers, gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and related accessories. The company has established itself as a key supplier to government agencies, offering specialized instrumentation and maintenance services for complex laboratory operations.

Through federal contract awards, Gerstel has provided a wide range of goods and services to multiple agencies. These include the delivery of multipurpose autosamplers, thermal desorption units, pyrolysis systems, and automated rail systems to agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Defense. Gerstel has also supplied maintenance and service agreements, preventative maintenance, and qualification services for their equipment. The company has received contracts from civilian agencies like the Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, and NASA, as well as defense-related entities such as the Defense Intelligence Agency and Naval Air Warfare Center. While most contracts were awarded without set-aside designations, some recent awards from the FDA were designated as total small business set-asides. Contract values have ranged from under $10,000 for specific components to over $200,000 for complete systems and multi-year service agreements.