Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer System
Deadline: 10 Apr 2026
Posting Date: 28 Mar 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 138593413
Document Ref. No.: HFP-2026-133210
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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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 f...
Notice ID: hfp-2026-133210
Department/Ind. Agency: health and human services, department of
Sub-tier: food and drug administration
Office: food and drug administration
Product Service Code: 6640 - laboratory equipment and supplies
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: apr 25, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Documents
Tender Notice
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