Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer
SOL #: W911S226U3135Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QM MICC-FT DRUM
FORT DRUM, NY, 13602-5220, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
PSC
Chemical Analysis Instruments (6630)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
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 Department of the Army, W6QM MICC-FT DRUM, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of an integrated instrument for chemical analysis. The system must be delivered and installed at West Point, NY 10996. Responses are due by May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The solicitation seeks a combined liquid chromatography and mass spectrometer system. Key technical requirements include:
- Integrated System: Both LC and MS components manufactured and serviced by the same company, controlled by a single unified software platform.
- Analytical Capabilities: Must perform both qualitative and quantitative analysis in a single run, with software for data processing and acquisition. Features include automatic restart upon power failure and peak shape asymmetry detection.
- Ionization & Detection: Requires a dual ion source (Electrospray Ionization (ESI) and Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization (APCI)) and an off-axis, high-energy conversion dynode detector with a discrete multistage active film electron multiplier (without phosphorconversion).
- Performance & Maintenance: Maximum nitrogen consumption of 15 L/min, autotuning for positive/negative ion modes, 15,000 u/sec scan speed (0.1u steps), 0.7u scan step resolution, and a mass range of 2-2000 m/z. The desolvation capillary must be removable and replaceable without breaking vacuum.
- Logistics: Includes delivery and installation to West Point, NY, and a 1-year warranty on parts and labor.
- Compliance: This is a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) item, exempt from DFARS 252.204-7012, and does not require CMMC 2.0 compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 6630 - Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Response Due Date: May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 30, 2026, 4:01 PM ET
- Place of Performance: West Point, NY 10996
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Carl Lundell at carl.lundell@westpoint.edu or 845.938.8298.
People
Points of Contact
Carl LundellPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 30, 2026