Service contract for Thermo chromatograph-mass spectrometer systems
Overview
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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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to award a sole source contract to THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC for an annual service contract covering Thermo chromatograph-mass spectrometer systems. This is a Special Notice under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC is identified as the sole provider. Interested organizations may submit capabilities for consideration. Responses are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an annual service contract for a suite of lab instrumentation, specifically:
- Q-Exactive Orbitrap mass spectrometer
- Vanquish Horizon UHPLC peripherals (pumps, autosampler, column compartments, fluorescence detector)
- Ultimate 3000 RSLCnano peripherals (pumps, autosampler)
Service plans must include:
- Annual Performance Maintenance (PM) visit for all listed instruments.
- One corrective maintenance visit for the Q-Exactive Orbitrap mass spectrometer during the service plan coverage period.
- Replacement of all wear parts during PM services.
- Guaranteed genuine manufacturer Quality Parts for PM and corrective maintenance.
- A comprehensive PM parts kit for each PM visit.
- Priority response time for all visits.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Special Notice (intended sole source)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Product Service Code: J096 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ores, Minerals, And Their Primary Products
- Period of Performance: April 13, 2026, to April 12, 2027.
- Place of Performance: Goddard Space Flight Center, Astrobiology Analytical Lab (Building 34, rooms C174, C176, and C178).
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 30, 2026
Evaluation
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted competitively. The government reserves the discretion not to compete the effort based on responses.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Contractor must provide proof of certification by the manufacturer, Thermo Electron, to ensure compliance with OEM requirements.
- All parts used must be genuine manufacturer Quality Parts.
- The procurement will use provisions, clauses, and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 (commercial items) and FAR Part 13 (simplified acquisition procedures).
- NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
- Primary Point of Contact: McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, mckenzie.m.hanson@nasa.gov.