GERSTEL INC

Gerstel Inc. specializes in the manufacturing, maintenance, and technical support of advanced analytical laboratory instrumentation, with deep expertise in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) systems, thermal desorption units, automated sample introduction platforms, and precision autosamplers. The company provides end-to-end lifecycle support—including preventative maintenance, software upgrades, qualification services, and on-site technical assistance—for high-sensitivity analytical instruments used in environmental, forensic, and biomedical research. Their technical proficiency spans sample preparation automation, solvent filling station calibration, and instrument qualification protocols compliant with laboratory quality standards, positioning them as a trusted provider of mission-critical analytical infrastructure. Gerstel Inc. maintains strong, recurring relationships with the Department of Health and Human Services, delivering instrumentation for toxicology, metabolomics, and environmental health research. They also support the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency with specialized GC-MS systems and maintenance agreements, while serving NASA and the Department of Commerce on precision analytical applications. Their engagement patterns reflect long-term service partnerships, often involving multi-year maintenance contracts with option years, indicating sustained operational reliance on their equipment and support. The company’s primary focus is in NAICS 334516, analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, where they design and supply high-precision instrumentation for volatile organic compound analysis, trace contaminant detection, and automated sample handling. Secondary work in NAICS 811210 underscores their role as a service provider for electronic and precision equipment repair, reinforcing their integration into regulated laboratory environments requiring continuous instrument uptime and compliance. Based in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, Gerstel Inc. operates as a small business under the 2L entity structure. While no federal certifications are listed, their consistent performance across federal science and defense agencies demonstrates established credibility in the government analytical instrumentation market. Their geographic presence supports direct technical engagement with federal laboratories on the East Coast and beyond.