J--SERVICE FOR ELEMENT 2 ICPMS MASS SPECTROMETER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a non-competitive purchase order for maintenance services for an Element 2 ICPMS mass spectrometer located at the USGS Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry Laboratory in Reston, VA. The intended awardee is Thermo Electron North America (Thermo Fisher Scientific), as they are the sole source for proprietary parts and services. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the UNITY ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PLAN-APG-MASS SP maintenance service plan for the Element 2 ICPMS mass spectrometer. The service period is for one year, commencing July 1, 2026. Thermo Electron North America retains sole control over all materials, replacement parts (especially electronic board design), software architecture, and service for the instrument.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Non-Competitive Purchase Order
- Duration: One-year period (starting July 1, 2026)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Size Standard: $34 million)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 4, 2026
Evaluation
The Government intends to award this requirement non-competitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) (Soliciting from a single source). However, in accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
Additional Notes
All responses must be emailed to sruggles@usgs.gov.