J--Sources Sought Notice for Preventive Maintenance on Agilent 1290 Liquid chromat
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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified parties for preventive maintenance and support services for Agilent 1290 Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS) and 1260 High performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instruments. This effort aims to ensure equipment functionality and data integrity. Responses are due April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for maintenance support services, including:
- Experience servicing LC-MS/MS and HPLC instruments.
- Authorized Reseller Agreement.
- Use of factory-only recommended parts.
- Provision of factory software updates.
- On-site hardware troubleshooting and repair with a standard response time of 2 to 3 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, potential for small business set-aside or full and open competition)
- NAICS: 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: April 10, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will inform the method of procurement, assessing market capacity to provide services, apply resources, implement project management, and deliver under a performance-based contract. This market research will help determine if the requirement can be set aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a request for proposals. The government will not assume financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. For questions, contact Mary Wilson at beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov.