NU PLASMA HR MC-ICP-MS PUMP UPGRADE
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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 seeking quotations for a "Brand Name or Equal to NU PLASMA HR MC-ICP-MS PUMP UPGRADE". This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The purpose is to replace aging ion pumps to improve instrument uptime and ensure accurate isotope-ratio measurements. Quotations are due by May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a complete vacuum system upgrade compatible with the Nu Instruments Plasma HR MC-ICP-MS (NP1). Key components include:
- Two (2) 85 L/s turbomolecular pumps with ISO-flange compatibility and integrated water-cooling manifold.
- One (1) 6 L/min scroll dry pump with all required vacuum-connection hardware.
- One (1) vacuum control unit to replace or supersede the existing ion-pump controller.
- A vacuum monitoring package, including Pirani gauge(s) for rough-vacuum and Active Ion Gauge (AIG) for high-vacuum measurement.
- A minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty covering hardware and software.
- Installation, calibration, and testing by a factory-trained and certified engineer, to be completed within 90 days of delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Delivery: 180 Days After Receipt of Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Quotations Due: May 12, 2026, 2:30 p.m. MDT.
- Published Date: April 28, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to lisa_williams@ios.doi.gov. Award will be based on the "Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable" quotation. Technical evaluation will focus on meeting the "Brand Name or Equal Minimum Salient Characteristics." Trade-offs between price and non-price factors are not permitted.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to submitting a quotation. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email by May 5, 2026, 2:30 p.m. MDT.