Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Data Acquisition (DAQ), Noise Figure (NF) Board, and an Instrument Control Board replacement for a Thermo Exploris Mass Spectrometer Single Source Acquisition Notification

The contract pertains to the single-source acquisition of replacement printed circuit board assemblies—including Data Acquisition, Noise Figure, and Instrument Control Boards—for a Thermo Exploris 240 mass spectrometer, with Thermo Electron North America LLC identified as the sole responsible source. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.103-1 due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the requirement for seamless integration that only the original equipment manufacturer can ensure, eliminating the possibility of competition. All components must be newly manufactured, not refurbished or used, and must be installed by certified OEM technicians to maintain system integrity and performance. Installation is required to occur as soon as possible at the government facility in Jefferson, Arkansas, followed by operational qualification to verify proper function. A minimum one-year warranty covers both the boards and workmanship, beginning at the point of government acceptance. Field service reports must be submitted detailing equipment identification, work performed, technician credentials, labor hours, and parts replaced. The solicitation does not include formal evaluation factors or competitive bidding since it is non-competitive by nature, and no pricing, contract value, or funding details are provided in the available documentation. Submissions are limited to a capability statement delivered via email to Howard Nesmith at FDA by May 18, 2026, with no specified format, page limits, or file type requirements. No standard FAR clauses are listed in Section I, and no packaging, labeling, barcoding, or preservation standards are outlined. The contracting office is located in Rockville, Maryland, but the place of performance is Jefferson, Arkansas, with no designated contracting officer, COR, COTR, or payment instructions provided. The NAICS code is 811210, and the offeror falls under the size standard of $34.0 million in annual receipts, but no socioeconomic certifications or affirmative representations from the offeror are documented. The acquisition is structured to ensure minimal downtime and full compatibility with the existing mass spectrometer system, with all requirements serving as mandatory conditions for award rather than scored criteria.