Replacement Parts Supply for LC-MS/MS Systems

The contract mandates the supply of OEM or certified-compatible replacement parts for the Thermo TSQ Altis platform, covering critical components such as ion sources, detectors, pumps, and electronic assemblies, all under a comprehensive full-service maintenance agreement. These parts must meet stringent performance and compatibility standards to ensure uninterrupted operation of LC-MS/MS systems in high-demand analytical environments, with strict adherence to quality and reliability benchmarks required for laboratory integrity and regulatory compliance. The scope is focused solely on sustaining existing instrumentation rather than introducing new equipment or upgradable modules. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 423490, administered by the National Institutes of Health through the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance required in Bethesda, Maryland. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, and responses are due by May 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Only small businesses qualifying under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions are eligible to participate, emphasizing support for small business involvement in federal scientific infrastructure maintenance. The place of performance is fixed, and the supplier must guarantee availability, lead time, and technical support alignment with the operational needs of NIH laboratories utilizing the Thermo TSQ Altis platform.