J--Thermo Orbitrap Fusion HRMS and Vanquish UHPLC

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Construction, Finance, Administrative & Ia Division is seeking to sole source a maintenance service agreement for the Thermo Orbitrap Fusion HRMS and Vanquish UHPLC instrument system under solicitation number 68HERF26Q0086. This presolicitation notice, posted on July 1, 2026, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026, seeks to secure ongoing service and support exclusively from the original equipment manufacturer due to the proprietary nature of the instrumentation and the necessity of specialized technical expertise required to maintain optimal performance and data integrity. The equipment is critical to the agency’s analytical capabilities and must remain under manufacturer-maintained service to ensure compliance with regulatory and scientific standards. The services contemplated include preventative maintenance, calibration, repairs, software updates, and remote or on-site technical support for both the high-resolution mass spectrometer and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography system. The contract will be performed at the agency’s facility in Durham, North Carolina, with the primary point of contact being Nicole A. Hairston, reachable via email or phone. The North American Industry Classification System code 334516 applies, indicating this acquisition is within the scope of laboratory analytical instrument manufacturing and service. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the acquisition is being conducted as a sole source due to the uniqueness of the equipment and the absence of qualified alternative providers capable of supporting the system.