Single Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph – Mass Spectrometer   2

Background
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing this solicitation for a Single Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph – Mass Spectrometer as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. The USDA's mission includes ensuring food safety and supporting agricultural research, and this acquisition aims to enhance their analytical capabilities in compound identification through advanced chromatographic techniques.

This solicitation is set-aside for small business concerns, with the applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code being 334516, and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of one Single Quadrupole Gas Chromatograph – Mass Spectrometer. This machine must combine the functions of a gas chromatograph to analyze compounds by separation without decomposing them, and a mass spectrometer to measure individual fragments using their mass-to-charge ratio.

The specifications include:
- Item No: 0001
- Quantity: 1
- Description: Single quad gas chromatograph - mass spectrometer designed for detailed compound identification. All supplies must have the Place of Manufacture listed in the quote.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is from September 25, 2026, to November 30, 2026.

Place of Performance
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, 5600 US-1, Fort Pierce, FL, 34946.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must meet the following requirements:
- Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA).
- Submit a Firm Fixed Price quotation on company letterhead valid for at least 30 days after receipt.
- Include the Place of Manufacture for all items in their quote.
- Complete and submit SF-1449 with required blocks filled out.
- Provide a Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with the quotation.
- Include a Capability Statement and technical documentation demonstrating compliance with all performance elements in the specifications.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract history, including Fisher Scientific Company under contract 1232SA26P0580 ($244,432, 09/03/26–11/30/26) for replacement of end-of-life equipment needed to continue ongoing research. A prior award to Government Scientific Source under contract 1232SA25P0602 ($129,531, 09/28/25–06/30/26) specifically procured a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GC-MS). The described replacement and continuation of GC-MS analytical capability suggests the current single quadrupole GC-MS requirement is a like-for-like continuation of the same type of laboratory instrumentation.