H--NP3 MC-ICP-MS Maintenance Services

The United States Geological Survey is seeking market information to support the procurement of an annual preventative maintenance and service contract for its Nu Instrument NP2 MC-ICP-MS with NP3 upgrade, located at the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood, Colorado. The instrument is critical to high-precision isotope ratio measurements supporting federal research initiatives related to critical minerals, ore formation, and collaborations with agencies such as EPA, NASA, and DOE, as well as academic institutions. The contract requires comprehensive service coverage including annual preventative maintenance visits, unlimited unscheduled emergency service within five business days, and 24/7 telephone technical support during business days. The contractor must employ Nu Instrument–trained personnel, supply factory-approved parts at no additional cost to the government, ensure parts are shipped within 48 hours of diagnosis, provide all necessary software updates, and cover labor and travel expenses. External consumables such as torches, cones, rotary pumps, and chillers are explicitly excluded from coverage. The requirement is governed under NAICS code 811210 with a size standard of $34 million, and the government is evaluating responses to determine whether the acquisition will be set aside for small businesses or conducted through full and open competition. Interested parties must submit a tailored capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet all specified technical requirements, clearly identify their business size category including any socio-economic designations, provide active SAM.gov registration details, and include a point of contact with email. Responses must be submitted by July 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time via email to the designated contracting officer. This is a sources sought notice only, not a solicitation, and participation is voluntary with no compensation for costs incurred by respondents. No feedback, award decisions, or notifications will be provided, and the government will use the information gathered solely to assess market capability and inform future procurement strategy.