Triple Quad GC-MS (with Agilent Trade-in, Pesticides)

The Food and Drug Administration is forecasting the acquisition of a gas chromatography system with a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer to enhance the detection and analysis of pesticides in food products, with particular emphasis on infant formula. This new instrumentation will replace aging equipment that is nearing the end of its operational life, ensuring continued accuracy, sensitivity, and regulatory compliance in food safety testing. The system will leverage an Agilent trade-in program as part of the procurement strategy, optimizing cost efficiency while maintaining high analytical performance. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541990, indicating it falls under scientific research and development services. The contract opportunity is publicly listed on the HHS OSDBU portal with a posting date of May 25, 2026, and the point of contact for program inquiries is the Hfp Acquisition Liaison via hfpacquisitions@fda.hhs.gov, while the contracting officer’s details are pending. No set-aside designation or place of performance specifics are currently provided, but the equipment will support FDA’s mission to safeguard the public health through advanced food contamination monitoring.