Annual Preventative Maintenance for Mass Spectrometers

The contract requires annual onsite preventative maintenance for four Thermo Q Exactive mass spectrometers integrated with liquid chromatography systems, encompassing thorough cleaning, precise calibration, performance verification, and full system optimization to ensure operational integrity and analytical accuracy. All services must be performed at the designated location by qualified technicians with expertise in Thermo Scientific instruments and chromatographic platforms, and must adhere to manufacturer-recommended protocols and industry best practices for maintenance scheduling and documentation. The solicitation, identified under NAICS code 811212 and issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, is classified as a subcontract with a response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The contract was posted on April 30, 2026, and all activities must be completed within a defined annual cycle to minimize instrument downtime and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. No set-aside provisions are specified, and performance is expected at an undetermined location within the agency’s operational footprint.