Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System HFP-2026-133210

Title: Sources Sought Notice Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice. REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW The FDA Human Foods Program requires the procurement, delivery, installation, and training for a benchtop, unit mass resolution single quadrupole mass spectrometer system, with optional ion chromatograph. This system will support food safety research by enabling rapid screening of food matrices and additives, improving sensitivity, specificity, and analytical accuracy. SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT The contractor shall provide: One (1) single quadrupole mass spectrometer system One (1) PC workstation (Windows 11 compatible) Required software (Chromeleon 7 or equivalent with MS capability) Optional ion chromatograph system Delivery, installation, and system validation On-site training for FDA personnel Warranty and maintenance services The system must be new equipment and meet all minimum performance specifications. KEY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The system must: Integrate with existing Thermo ICS-5000+ ion chromatograph Provide full software/data communication between IC and MS using a single computer/software Support mass range of approximately 10 1250 m/z Include HESI probe supporting low to high flow rates Support fast scan rates (~20,000 Da/s) and polarity switching Perform full scan and SIM modes Include detector system with high dynamic range Include vacuum interlock and maintenance features (Equivalent solutions may be proposed but must be justified.) DELIVERY & PERFORMANCE Delivery and installation location: FDA/HFP Laboratory 5001 Campus Drive College Park, MD 20740 Delivery deadline: On or before September 30, 2026 Installation and acceptance required prior to final acceptance Training required within 30 days of installation WARRANTY & TRAINING Minimum 12-month warranty (parts and labor) Preventative maintenance included On-site training for FDA staff (approx. 1 2 days) NAICS CODE 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 employees) SMALL BUSINESS CONSIDERATION The Government is seeking input from: Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a) HUBZone SDVOSB WOSB REQUESTED INFORMATION FDA is seeking contractors that can provide delivery, installation, and training for a benchtop, unit mass resolution single quadrupole mass spectrometer system, with optional ion chromatograph. All interested conttractors must complete the attached Sources Sought Notice Response Form RESPONSE SUBMISSION Email all responses to Michele Jackson at Michele.Jackson@fda.hhs.gov. Please include in the subject line of the email the following statement: Contractor XXXXX (include your name) SSN Response for HFP-2026-133210 Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System QUESTIONS All questions must be submitted via email to Michele Jackson at Michele.Jackson@fda.hhs.gov by April 1, 2026 . Please include in the subject line of the email the following statement: Contractor XXXXX (include your name) Questions for HFP-2026-133210 Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System