Service contract for Thermo QE MS with 4 OYs

The Food and Drug Administration is forecasting a service contract for maintenance and support of a Thermo QE mass spectrometer, requiring four years of ongoing operational support. This contract is categorized under NAICS code 811219, indicating it involves other commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services. The solicitation has not yet been issued, and no set-aside provisions or specific contracting methods have been determined. Performance location and detailed technical requirements are not yet specified, but the equipment in question is critical to the agency’s analytical capabilities. The point of contact for program-related inquiries is the CBER Acquisition Liaison at cberacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, while the contracting officer position remains unfilled and will be designated prior to formal solicitation. The opportunity is publicly listed on the HHS OSDBU portal for industry awareness, with a posted date of May 25, 2026, indicating this is a future procurement planned for release.