Liquid Helium Fill Service for 600 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer
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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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically the Office of Acquisition and Grant Services, has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent) to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to BRUKER BIOSPIN CORPORATION. This contract is for Liquid Helium Fill Service for a Bruker 600 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer located at the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research in St. Louis, MO. While a sole source intent, responsible sources may submit a quotation by March 13, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. EST.
Scope of Work
The required service includes:
- Annual liquid helium fill service for a Bruker AVANCE NEO 600 MHz NMR spectrometer (System Type: AV4600, System ID: 10277811).
- Providing and filling the instrument with 160 L of helium approximately twice a year (anticipated late March and August/September FY2026).
- The vendor must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized contractor, providing certification/letter from the OEM.
- Ability to respond to a quench event and restore magnet performance at no additional cost.
- Submission of a service report with each fill, detailing helium levels before and after.
- Ensuring proper handling and transport of liquid helium.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
- PSC Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment).
- Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, 10:00 A.M. EST.
- Published Date: March 10, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is NOT a request for quotes; however, responsible sources may submit a quotation to challenge the sole source intent. Submissions must be sent via email to Andrea Howard (andrea.howard1@fda.hhs.gov). Information received will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is necessary.
Additional Notes
- The government is not obligated to award a contract or pay for information submitted.
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- Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should not be included in responses.