Maintenance and Repair Service for ThermoFisher Mass Spectrophotometer Equipment
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is seeking proposals for Maintenance and Repair Services for its ThermoFisher Mass Spectrophotometer Equipment located in Bethesda, MD. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order. The requirement specifies the use of OEM-certified technicians from Thermo Electron and OEM parts. Proposals are due April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive maintenance and repair support for specific ThermoFisher instruments:
- Thermo Electron Instruments Orbitrap Eclipse ETD Ready (FSN40244)
- Ultimate 3000 NCS-3500RS Nano Nano-Cap-S (8179074)
- Dionex WPS-3000TPL RS Autosampler (8179259)
Services include preventative maintenance, installation of new instrument software upgrades, staff training on new software, and troubleshooting. All replacement parts and software upgrades must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified. Crucially, only Original manufacturer certified trained technicians from Thermo Electron are authorized for these services. Performance standards require repair request acknowledgment within 24 business hours and an onsite visit within 72 business hours.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Base Year (12/31/2025 - 12/30/2026) with two one-year options (through 12/30/2028).
- NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Small Business Size Standard: $34 million or less)
- Set-Aside: None (Open to all responsible offerors)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: April 7, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Submission Method: Electronic, searchable PDF for technical quote, Excel for price quote, to Jaddua Johnston (Jaddua.Johnston@nih.gov).
- Required Information: Technical quote, Price quote, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and active SAM.gov registration verification.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), based on:
- Technical Capability and Functionality (approach to SOW requirements)
- Contract Management and Customer Support (responsiveness, resolution)
- Past Performance (minimum 1 year relevant services, at least one reference within past 3 years)
- Questions Due: April 3, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. EST to Jaddua Johnston.