43--NU PLASMA HR MC-ICP-MS PUMP UPGRADE
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Geological Survey (USGS), Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center (GGGSC) in Denver, CO, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify firms capable of providing a Brand Name or Equal Nu Plasma HR MC-ICP-MS Pump Upgrade. This upgrade aims to replace aging ion pumps with new turbo pumps to improve instrument uptime and ensure accurate isotope ratio measurements for critical mineral deposit research. Responses are due April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a complete vacuum system upgrade compatible with the Nu Instruments Plasma HR MC ICP MS (NP1). This includes:
- Two (2) 85 L/s turbomolecular pumps with ISO flange compatibility and integrated water cooling.
- One (1) 6 L/min scroll dry pump with vacuum connection hardware and oil-free operation.
- One (1) vacuum control unit fully compatible with NP1 vacuum architecture.
- A vacuum monitoring package, including Pirani and Active Ion Gauges. The upgrade will address low vacuum errors and maintain state-of-the-art analytical capability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage); potential for small business set-aside or full and open competition based on responses.
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
- Published: April 3, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must provide:
- Brand Name or Equal Product Information: Identify proposed product/manufacturer with specification sheets.
- Place of Manufacturing / Country of Origin: Specify U.S. manufacturing in accordance with the Buy American Act.
- Business Size and Socioeconomic Status: Indicate applicable status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB).
- Company Information: Point of contact (name, email), SAM UEI, and confirmation of active SAM.gov registration.
Additional Notes
This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not guarantee a future solicitation. The government will not pay for information submitted. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.