Procurement of a Service Agreement for MARKES International TD100-XR

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is seeking a service agreement for the procurement of maintenance and support services for the MARKES International TD100-XR thermal desorption system. The solicitation, identified by number 1333ND26QNB730341, was posted on July 5, 2026, with responses due by July 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334516, which classifies it within the manufacturing of analytical laboratory instruments. The service agreement is intended to ensure the continued operational reliability and performance of the TD100-XR instrument used in NIST’s scientific and research activities. All services must be performed at the designated place of performance in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The point of contact for technical inquiries and submissions is Robert Cowins, reachable via email at robert.cowins@nist.gov or by phone at 301-975-8335. The contract is issued as a special notice under the Office of the Department of Commerce and does not specify any small business set-aside provisions. Interested parties must review the full solicitation through the provided SAM.gov link to comply with submission requirements, service timelines, technical specifications, and any performance metrics expected under the agreement. The service provider will be expected to maintain the system in accordance with manufacturer standards and NIST’s operational protocols, ensuring minimal downtime and high data integrity for critical research applications.