Contract

Ultra-High Pressure Liquid Chromatography Quadrupole Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer

Agency: COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF / NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 3 days (Jul 21, 2026)
Posted: Jul 15, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)

What this contract is for

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Notice ID Number: NB682050-26-017161 Title: Ultra-High Pressure Liquid Chromatography Quadrupole Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer Department of Commerce Advanced Acquisition Planning Entry Number: NA PURPOSE The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research and identify potential sources of commercial products/services that satisfy the Government’s anticipated needs. BACKGROUND The Surface and Trace Chemical Analysis Group (STCAG) of the Materials Measurement Science Division (MMSD) of the Materials Measurement Laboratory (MML) has significant research efforts in the fields of analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry, targeting the forensic science, public health, and homeland security communities. These efforts revolve around the chemical classification, identification, and characterization of relevant compounds, including drugs, metabolites, and explosives. A major component of these efforts is the Rapid Drug Analysis and Research (RaDAR) program. The RaDAR program provides comprehensive, near real-time analysis of drug residues collected from public safety and public health entities across the U.S. Over the last 24 months the RaDAR program has grown significantly and to accommodate this growth there is a need to increase the qualitative testing capacity of the program. Existing testing is currently completed on two platforms – direct analysis in real time, time-of-flight mass spectrometry (DART-MS) and liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-QTOF). We are looking to expand our LC-QTOF capacity as this platform requires less analyst time and around-the-clock analysis capabilities. To ensure all methods, spectral libraries, and data processing tools that have been previously developed can be di...

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